Show Weed Problems Seen on Tour By Ben W Lindsay Extension agent See picture on page 10 The annual conservation tour included d visits to farms in the Roosevelt and Independence ar- ar areas areas Weed problems were ana ana- analyzed analyzed and it was determined that good farming practices are the best control Entire farms have been reclaimed from Russian Knap Weed and White Top by good husbandry We also saw farms that are neglected and weed seeds are being scattered for miles from these infested farms by birds livestock and irrigation water It is true that chemicals will assist in controlling weeds but farming practices are arc cheaper and much more successful Soil are recommended recommended ded on small but not noton noton on areas of any size Everyone is encouraged to learn to identify Knapweed Top White Leafy Spurge If these weeds are ale on your property treat them each year with a chemical so they wont won't go to seed The annual Conservation Tour was sponsored by the Soil Con Con- Conservation Conservation Service Extension 0 D Service and Co Weed Commit Commit- Committees Committees tees |