The Nebraska Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, has updated the "Weeds of the Great Plains" book. The new edition features 40 additional species of weeds that were not found in previous editions.

The hardbound book features full-page color photographs and detailed descriptions of nearly 300 individual species of weeds found throughout the Great Plains. The book is available now for purchase from NDA.

"Weeds compete with pastureland and crops, reduce yields, and cost farmers and ranchers millions in lost production," says Mitch Coffin, NDA weed program manager. "Some weeds are even poisonous to people, livestock and wildlife, making this weed identification book an important tool to help meet the needs of farmers, ranchers and homeowners."

The weed identification book features:

People can buy the book in person at the Nebraska Department of Agriculture's office in Lincoln for $32.50, or for a cost of $35 per copy, the book can be mailed.

To order the book or to learn more about NDA's noxious weeds program, visit nda.nebraska.gov.

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