Forest Fire Numbers Hit New Low In 1956 Despite High Use
The USDA Forest Service reports 1956 forest fires totaling 143,485 on public and private lands, a record low despite increased public forest use. Fire suppression improved, with fewer man caused fires and 1,462,707 acres spared from burning. Southern states reduced fires 6,372 from 1955 levels amid enhanced protection efforts and planting.
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US Department of Agriculture
USDA
Forest Service
South
Advertising Council
North Carolina
Texas
Oak Wilt Fight In Pennsylvania Longest Yet Cost Efficient
Harrisburg reports Pennsylvania runs the nations largest and most economical oak wilt eradication program. aerial and ground crews began mid June with surveys through September. about 32 dollars per infected site, far below other states. nearly 400 sites found in 1956, 50 infections so far this year, with full-state coverage and root-grafting removal in affected areas. cooperative effort by Agriculture, Forests and Waters, and Pennsylvania State University.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Agriculture
Thomas L Guyton
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
Department of Forests and Waters
Pennsylvania State University
Alfalfa Aphid Infestations Lighter Than Expected in 1957
USDA reports alfalfa aphid activity through May 1957 was lighter than feared with damage not as extensive as in prior years. Infestations reached 30 states while biological controls and research into resistant varieties continue to curb losses and reduce harvesting costs.
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US Department of Agriculture
New Mexico
Yuma
Ariz
Utah
USDA
Agricultural Research Service Cooperative
Nye County
Nevada
Nebraska
Mississippi River
North Carolina
California
France
Near East
Agricultural Research Service
Usda Laboratories
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Weaver
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