The invasive weed, often called ?EUR??,,????'??butter-and-eggs,?EUR??,,????'?? is widespread in northeastern South Dakota, and South Dakota Cooperative Extension weeds specialist Mike Moechnig said it has reached points as far south as Madison.

?EUR??,,????'??This is a very serious weed due to its competitive ability and the difficulty of control,?EUR??,,????'?? Moechnig said. ?EUR??,,????'??Every toadflax stem per square foot can reduce grass production by 2 percent. Producers should be on the lookout for this now, and consider control steps.?EUR??,,????'??