Towner County
North Dakota

Towner County Noxious Weed Complaint Process

The Weed Board investigates noxious weed complaints only when they are submitted in writing and signed by the complainant.

To file a complaint, please provide:

• Your name and contact information

• The location of the infestation - coordinates or legal land description

• A description of the noxious weed issue or concern

• Your signature and date

*Unsigned or anonymous complaints will not be investigated

 

*Written complaints may be submitted by mail to: Po Box 547 Cando ND 58324 or emailed to tcweedboard@nd.gov

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State and County Noxious Weeds List:

Absinth Wormwood

Canada Thistle

Dalmatian Toadflax

Diffuse Knapweed

Houndstounge

Leafy Spurge

Musk Thistle

Palmer amaranth

Purple Loosestrife

Russian Knapweed

Saltcedar

Spotted Knapweed

Yellow Toadflax

Waterhemp*

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For more information from the state, they can visit: https://www.ndda.nd.gov/divisions/plant-industries/noxious-weeds

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2026 Cost-Share Program

Updates

• We will NOT be selling chemical from the Weed Control shop anymore.

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How it Works

Producers may now choose from the following options when purchasing approved chemicals for the purpose of exclusively controlling noxious weeds in CRP, Rangeland, ROW areas (NOT cropland) located in Towner County that are included on the state and county noxious weed list:

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Option 1: Purchase Through the Program
Participants will work directly with Wilbur-Ellis, Rolla to order chemical and should indicate at the time of purchase that the order is to be billed to the Towner County Weed Board. This option provides access to discounted pricing. The Weed Board will pay the retailer directly and invoice the participant for the product cost plus a 15% administrative fee.
Required paperwork is due by November 1, 2026.

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Option 2: Direct Purchase
Purchase chemical directly from your preferred retailer at retail price. To receive cost-share, participants must submit receipts and required paperwork to the Weed Board by November 1, 2026.

At the end of the season, available cost-share funds will be distributed among all participants, and reimbursement checks will be mailed. Cost-share reimbursement is capped at a maximum of $1,500 per participant. This cap does not limit the total amount of chemical that may be purchased.

 

Program Requirements

To be eligible for cost-share reimbursement, participants must:

• Complete the Landowner Assistance Program Worksheet

• Provide receipts of approved chemicals

• Submit all paperwork to the Towner County Extension Office by November 1, 2026

 

Education/Resources
For educational resources, landowners are encouraged to contact the Towner County NDSU Extension office. Extension staff can provide guidance on management practices, herbicide selection, and integrated weed control strategies.