Noxious-weed director defends growth-regulator program after residents report bare ditches
Noxious-weed director Johnny Taylor said the county used bare-ground spraying in 2024–25 to control tall Johnson grass but has started a plant growth regulator program in 2026 designed to reduce mowing and encourage native grasses; commissioners scheduled further review on June 8.
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Johnny Taylor, the county's noxious-weed director, told the board he used a vendor-approved plant growth regulator mix this spring to slow vertical growth of cool-season grasses, target state-recognized noxious species and reduce early-season mowing demands.
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