Weed Identification Series, Galinsoga (Quickweed)

Oct 27, 2017

By Mark Renz

Due to the warm weather last week we thought we would share one more weed ID plant for the season: Quickweed aka Galinsoga. We actually have two species of this plant in Wisconsin, but they both act very similar so we decided to lump them into one category. These species have been historically common in urban areas as well as horticultural fields but I have been getting more and more reports in agronomic fields over the past 3-4 years.

Quickweed is a summer annual that grows, flowers and produces seed very fast; hence the name. What makes this plant so unique is seed usually aren’t dormant so seed produced in one year can germinate in the same year. While most germination occurs through June, it can continue through the summer and in some year even into the fall. I actually saw quite a few seedlings last week from our previous warm weather.

Source: wisc.edu

Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.