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Show Page B5 Weed (Dig (T tings -- 3 nhtpmhtni Thursday, May 18, 2002 watchers caution: Hoary cress may be coming to your neighborhood! by Jtset Lowe for the Grand County Weed Board Hoary cress, or white top is found mentioned in some of Utahs earliest weed irradiation guides. It has occupied a spot on the Utah Noxious Weed list since it was first drafted in 1971. The exotic plant was introduced from Europe and Western Asia. It forms large patches in culti- vated fields, gardens, pastures, along roadways, and riparian areas. It is extremely competitive with native vegetation. Hoary cress (Brassicaceae) is a very hardy perennial d weed. A member broad-leafe- of the mustard family, it emerges in early spring. By the plants have bloomed and the seeds are set, so April and May is the time mid-summ- to control it. Utah farm records document very early efforts to control this invasive weed. In the for treatment non-cro- p of whitetop vary depending on the area you are treating. If grasses are not to be taken out in the process, Telar by DuPont is expensive, but very effective. 2, applied at the bud or early bloom stage is also useful. For bare ground treatment, Arsenal or Oust mixed with diuron works well. The best time to use these two treatments is when the plant is mature and flowering. Always remember to look at the lay of the land so that potential runoff of the chemicals does not harm crops or surrounding vegetation. Hoary cress is in color and lance-shape- This photograph shows hoary treatment of non-selecti- hoary cress, but timing is ev- erything; dont waste your MOtHFRI 259-575- The Colorado Senate last week passed a resolution opposing the Recreational Fee 3 Program (RFDP) by a vote of 31 to 3. The resolution to (HJR 1051) had passed the house of Representatives yesterday unanimously 65-The resolution which was brought in front of the Legislature by Representative Kay 0. Utah State Liquor Licensee - r Strengthen A Family ! I I I. 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WSNFC 435-259-55- 29 www.moabmaps.com 8-CL-OtS 435-259-69- 435-259-43- 76 12 Skip Edwards remarked Im impressed with the bipartisan approach that representative Kay Alexander and Sen. Jim Isgar took in getting this resolution through the Legislature. They deserve the gratitude of every resident of Colo- L i YOUR SALT LAKE CITY AIRPORT CONNECTION SKUTTLI SERVICE J iaily Service rado. -T Arrive MonticeHo Fare 7:30pm FROM Mneb TO tmj a Peek Northbound 6 30am Depart MoottceSo 7 30am Depart Moab Arrdep Green River 8 30am 9 30am Arrdep Price Arrive SIC Airport 12 00 Noon Southbound Depart SIC Airport 2:00pm Arrtokip Price 4.30pm Arrdep Green Rtver5.30pm Arrive Moab 6.30pm thank representative Mark Larson and the entire legislature for their passing this resolution. I think this shows how aware our representatives and senators are of the negative implications of the Recreational Fee Demonstration Program. I would like to also Smi ?; Pitea $33. SMI lafca Cy $40 Rher fericRnErtorc RwMftvfllQnt ToMre.1-e8S-655.74- 33 internet Wvrw.GoAri com csmDD zamudqddqd r The reasons for opposition to the RFDP laid out in resolution HJR 1051 include but are not limited to, recreational fees constitute double taxation, the program limits public access to public lands, the negative impacts on state and local economies and that the program has garnered strong and widespread public Sa criticism." The resolution states that the concept of paying Recre- KICKER ational Fee Demonstration Program Fees to use public lands is contrary to the idea that public lands belong to the American people and are places where everyone is granted access and is welcome, a concept that has been in Bhould remain in place . Colorado is the fourth state to call for Congress to restore funding to our public land management agencies and repeal the RFDP. The other states are New Hampshire, Oregon and California. 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We sa 't'weagip certainly would hope that Congress would listen to the comments theyre getting now. It should be clear to the Colorado congressional delegation that the taxpayers and elected officials of the state want this program repealed. -77dD SaD Fee-dem- Moab, UT 84532 259-136- 9. SAT 8-- 5 Western Slope No Fee etc. 29 E Center Grand County Weed Board at It d. 1 Silverton. T.l. Maps, erty, you may contact the n Phone: Lawmakers object to double taxation Demonstration blue-gree- monitored. For assistance in identifying Hoary cress on your prop- on a mature in June. Its too late whitetop to manage the weed by then. Mowing is not an effective con- - ' 1266 N. Highway 191 reddis- chemical Colorado Senate opposes federal fee demo program Saturday, May 18 Seed capsules are heart-shape- d and contain two h-brown seeds separated by wall. It forma a very a narrow dense root mass which can be difficult to defeat; therefore, this weed should be closely cress growing next to a fence post. Roundup is very effective for will be closed flat-topp- can prevent infestations of Hoary cress by maintaining range and pastures in good condition, promoting healthy grass growth with proper irrigation and fertilization, and by avoiding overgrazing of pasture lands. 4--D The Ranch House Restaurant et There are currently no biological methods of treatment available, but the Utah Weed Department notes that you or white top. Recommendations tall. Only grows up to lower leaves are stalked. The upper leaves have two lobes clasping the stem. Plants have many white flowers with four petals giving the plant a white, appearance. trot measure for whitetop because the weed is perennial and will remain content to wait under a blanket of snow in the only to spring. early 1900s large quantities of salt were used in an attempt to control the weed. 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