Researcher finds way to fight cheatgrass

The sins of cheatgrass are many. Its tenacious seeds lodge in the eyes and gums of livestock, not to mention the ears of pets and the socks of hikers. Even a moderate infestation in a wheat field can reduce yields by up to half. But one USDA-ARS scientist may have found a way to turn the tables on cheatgrass. Read more at The New York Times…