Canada Hikes Wheat Acreage Reduction Pace Slows
March 1 planting intentions show a modest cut in 1959 wheat acreage in Canada. The 1958 wheat area stood at 206 million acres, the smallest since 1943 wartime reductions, with smaller declines expected in rye and corn areas.
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In 14 Pennsylvania counties a heavy winter carry over leaves 44 percent of European corn borer larvae alive, potentially boosting losses near last year’s 958000 dollars. Farmers are urged to plow under old stalks by May 15 to curb damage as woodpeckers, crows, and birds attack borers while parasites and machinery contribute to control efforts.
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