Ag and Hort Crops: Weed Identification

State Fair Weed ID Contest Winners Announced

Iowans tested their knowledge of garden growth in the Weed Identification contest judged Friday, August 9, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results follow:

Youth

1) Aiden Anderson, Paton

2) Allie Whetstine Keota

3) Haylee Hillers, Colesburg

4) Connor Paulsen, Anamosa

5) Stella Sanecek, Washington

General

1) Jamie Larson, Des Moines

2) Kelley Locke, Sioux City

3) Joe Dunn, Carlisle

4) Zach Utley, Ames

5) Lars Larson, Des Moines

Professional

1) Jaden Ahlrichs, Des Moines

2) Tracy Cameron, Creston

3) Dean Grossnickle, Gilbert

4) Cindy Recker, Peosta

5) Dennis Hartstack, Clarinda