09/02/2026
🌱Weed of the Week🌱Cocklebur
Cocklebur is standing out right now with its big, rough leaves and those sticky burs that cling to cattle, clothes, and equipment. It thrives in wet, sandy, low‑lying areas: creek edges, washouts, pond margins, and anywhere moisture sits after a rain. It’s too late to effectively control it this year, but this is the perfect time to mark patches and plan for mid‑summer control next season when plants are small and actively growing.
Why it matters to cattle producers:
📍Cocklebur competes hard for moisture in thin grass, spreads aggressively through burs, and creates grazing gaps because cattle avoid mature plants.
📍The burs stick to hides and manes, move easily between pastures, and can contaminate hay if patches aren’t managed early.
Best timing: Flag infestations now. Spray mid‑summer next year when plants are young and before burs form. That's when our pasture herbicides actually work.
