PUBLICATION W1384

Targeted Control of Horsenettle, Cocklebur and Pigweeds in Cool-Season Pastures and Hayfields

Publish Date: April 08 2026 |  Language: English

DOI: doi.org/10.7290/UTIAPub/W1384

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Summary

In Tennessee, the three most common warm-season broadleaf weeds found in pastures and hayfields are horsenettle (Solanum carolinense), pigweeds (Amaranthus spp.), and common cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium). The following section provides detailed descriptions of each species to assist with identification, along with notes on their toxicity potential and recommended control practices.