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Weeds Cost City and Country in North Carolina
North Carolina State University expert Bill Humphries reports weeds impose at least 143 million dollars yearly in losses from reduced yields, extra land prep, and pesticide costs. Advances in herbicides since World War II boost efficiency, with 99 percent of cotton and peanuts treated and cultivation reduced across crops. Weed control shapes modern farming by saving labor, fuel, and time, while following label directions remains essential.
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Bill Humphries
N.C. State University
Raleigh
North Carolina
A. D. Worsham
North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station
Worsham
North Carolina State University