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Steele County weed board adds waterhemp to noxious list, retains kochia
Summary
Following notice from the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, the Steele County weed board voted to add waterhemp to the county noxious weed list and to keep kochia on the list; the change enables landowners to access control reimbursement funds.
The Steele County weed board voted to add waterhemp to the county noxious weed list and to retain kochia, following a review process required by state law.
Sam McGrath of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture notified the county about North Dakota Century Code 41-47-10 (the transcript cites the state code), which requires the county weed board to review its noxious-weed list at least every five years and to send notice of changes to the Agriculture Department. At the meeting county weed-board members discussed adding waterhemp; Brandon (board member) and Chris (board member) voiced support and a motion to add waterhemp carried.
Staff noted that adding waterhemp makes landowners eligible for the county's reimbursement assistance (up to $500 as referenced) for control efforts; the board asked staff to provide written notice consistent with the statute and to file the updated list with the state.
The motion to add waterhemp and the motion to retain kochia passed by majority vote. The changes will be submitted to the state Agriculture Department as required by the Century Code.
