Scientists in Connecticut have discovered a highly dangerous form of pigweed in two East Windsor pumpkin fields.
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station says the weed, identified as Palmer amaranth, can be toxic to livestock and is widespread in southern states.
Scientists say the weed is very aggressive and can overtake crops. It’s also resistant to many common herbicides used to control weeds in crops.
Scientists say they are also working to identify a substance that will kill this strain of pigweed.