Cogongrass

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James Dale, Branch Director

 

P.O. Box 5207
Mississippi State, MS 39762

 

Telephone: 662.325.7773
Fax: 662.325.0397

	Cogongrass Identification Photos (click for a larger view & description)
	Left to right: Off center Midrib of Leaf Needle-life Rhizomes Cogongrass Flower - Blooms occurs between March and May Top picture - Flowering cogongrass on roadside Bottom Picture - Cogongrass overtaking pines

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce has assembled a task force of scientists, educators, government officials and agricultural leaders to recommend a comprehensive survey and control program for cogongrass (Imperata cylindrica) before the invasive weed overtakes pastures, forestland, wildlife habitats and landscapes in the state. Many counties in Mississippi have active infestations of the weed. Control in many of those areas has become a difficult and expensive battle for landowners and livestock producers.

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» Cogongrass Treatment Options
  and Guidelines