Armyworm invasion prompts emergency pesticide warnings
Maryland Extension officials report armyworm expanding across the Eastern Shore and central Maryland threatening cornfields with barley and other grains. They urge signage and caution with restricted use pesticides parathion and methyl parathion, while noting safer, costlier alternatives exist.
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Maryland Extension Service
Maryland
Cooperative Extension Service
University of Maryland
David Shriver
Maryland Pesticide Chemicals Program
Symons Hall
College Park
Shriver
Industry calls for regional egg price cooperation amid slumps
A spokesman notes September averages hint at farm blend egg prices around 21 cents per dozen. If one region like National Egg Company cuts 15 percent of laying hens over six weeks, New York large prices could reach 50 cents per dozen. The industry warns that current slaughter and chick placement levels threaten disaster without cooperation to restore prices.
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Masters
UEP
Marek
National Egg Company
New York
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