Cool, wet weather post-Ike could encourage further armyworm outbreaks
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OVERTON 'Armyworms are marching in East and North Texas pastures, say Texas AgriLife Extension Service experts. "Some producers trying to get another cutting of hay have found out that the armyworms have already harvested it for them,” said Ralph Davis, AgriLife Extension agent for agriculture in Kaufman County. Dr. Vanessa Corriher, AgriLife Extension forage specialist based in Overton has been getting reports of fall armyworms for weeks. The rain before and ...
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