Caution to Hay Producers, Livestock Owners, Farmers, and Home Gardeners

Certain herbicides can remain active in hay, straw, grass clippings, manure, and compost. They can damage vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other crops. The damage can be poor seed germination, death of young plants, cupping or twisting of leaves, misshapen fruit, or reduced crop yields. Read about this important issue by clicking on the title of this publication. If you have questions, contact the authors: jeanine_davis@ncsu.edu or katie_jennings@ncsu.edu

NC Extension Factsheet:

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/herbicide-carryover

Reviewed and updated by Jeanine Davis, NC Alternative Crops & Organics Program, Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University. 8/28/2022.