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Extension agriculture briefing flags herbicide‑resistant waterhemp, southern rust and rising farm costs
Summary
An extended agriculture briefing highlighted herbicide‑resistant waterhemp described as a persistent problem, southern corn rust reducing ensiling moisture, dependence on imported fertilizer and farm financial stress with rising debt and equipment‑sales declines.
Kevin, the agriculture presenter, delivered a wide‑ranging briefing on crops, on‑farm research and regional outreach. He warned that herbicide‑resistant waterhemp is spreading across fields and said plainly: "Not with waterhemp, this is a zombie," describing how some plants survive sprays and sprout new shoots. He urged thorough cleanouts of combines and field equipment to limit seed spread.
On disease, he described recent southern corn rust outbreaks and explained the practical effect on…
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