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Newspaper
Lancaster Farming
Location
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1976
Page
8
State agronomists report johnsongrass now widely scattered in Pennsylvania causing yield losses where found. Heaviest infestations are in the southeast including Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, York and Cumberland counties.
Pennsylvania farmers face heavy johnsongrass infestations across the state reducing corn yields. The weed, nicknamed bankruptcy grass, spreads from lowlands to uplands, with severe outbreaks in Lebanon, Dauphin, Lancaster, York, and Cumberland counties.Experts cite rapid rhizome propagation, long seed viability, and the virus Maize dwarf mosaic carried by aphids as factors. Extension agents urge integrated control including fall plowing, soil discing, and timely herbicide use to stop its advance.
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