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  • Perilla mint (Perilla frutescens) also known as the Beefsteak Plant, is an invasive annual weed that poses a serious threat to livestock in pastures throughout the southeastern United States. Originally introduced from eastern Asia for culinary, ornamental, and medicinal purposes, the plant has become widely established in natural areas, hayfields, and grazing lands. While it…

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  • Its time to burn down those herbicide strips in pecan orchards in preparation for the growing season. There are many combinations of herbicide applications you could use. Here are a few for trees of different ages. Information provided by Lenny Wells. Trees 1-2 Yrs: At budbreak: Glufosinate + Prowl May/June: Glufosinate or Glyphosate or Paraquat…

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  • A few weeks ago, I would have said spring has finally come and winter is no more. My tune has changed a bit since then. Winter’s claws are still trying to hold on a bit longer.  This does not mean that one should wait for weed control in their garden. Weed control in gardens can…

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  • It will soon be time to plant watermelons.  Here are the update weed control and fungicide programs for watermelons.  

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