Witchweed invades Carolinas new US outbreak in corn fields
The USDA and Clemson and North Carolina State report witchweed Striga asiatica found in over 40 locations across Bladen Columbus Robeson Dillon Horry Marion Marlboro counties in NC and SC. It damages corn by parasitizing roots and could threaten U.S. yields. experts outline control via trap crops, crop rotation, and soil fumigation while research proceeds.
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4-H Leadership Wins State Honors in Pennsylvania
Two Pennsylvania youths, Thomas Kelly of Eighty Four and Nancy Huff of Oil City, earned the 1956 State 4-H Leadership program award for ten years of 4-H service. Thomas spoke at clubs on a college program plan and assisted with Three Steps to Action, while Nancy aided leadership schools and arranged speakers. Edward Foss Wilson presented each a 19 jewel wrist watch at a Cooperative Extension Service ceremony.
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State USDA research to expand witchweed control methods
A new State USDA study will explore additional positive and economical methods to control and eradicate witchweed, aiming to improve practical weed management and crop yields. The project focuses on affordable, scalable strategies for farmers and agricultural programs.
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