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Show Farm T4 & Ranch Edition April 2002 Noxious weeds invade the area Bu .Xftiriin Winger in the county totaling seven H'Sf Extension Agent acres. The tpadflax weeds have seven known sites and totaling 1.5 acres total. These three new weeds have explosive potential to threaten our lands. Carbon County is at a critical period of time with lots of land currently being disturbed. The Utah Noxious Weed Act (Title 4, chapter 17 rule R68-0requires that all Black Henbane, Yellow TlHultTuxand Dalmation Toad-iPiiftwc- re just recently added tin the county noxious weed list: (currently 22 listed) for (urbon County. The three vcaJy were recently added because there is only 13 nuwn sites of Black Henbane 9) Animal feeding operations from fxige 13 wt. you probably have an You may have a CAFO iii you; have large numbers of animals- or if pollutants are discharged directly into water puMting across, through, or adjacent: to the facility. (Currently, the Soil Conser(Continued - vation Districts in Carbon and Emery counties are leading an dibit to inventory all agricultural' operations to determine where potential NPS pollution problems- - exist. Where concerns-are identified, landown-cm-wi- ll be informed of oppor tunities to seek funding and technical expertise to correct any potential problems. At this time, the inventory and dean up efforts are entirely voluntary. Voluntary action is essential to prevent future regulation andor other intrusive action by the government. Contact David Varner at (435) 1 extension 1 1 or Hal Lemon at (435) for more information or to schedule an inventory on your property. All information concerning the AFOCAFO inventories Is confidential. 637-004- 687-29- 86 All Your -- land owners or people in possession of property be responsible for the control of noxious weeds on their property. As all noxious weeds continue to spread, a person can see the reality of estimates that noxious weeds spread at a rate of 4,600 acres per year on western public lands. Black Henbane may be an annual or a biennial, 1 to 3 feet tall leaves are coarsely-toothe- d and pubescent. Folihas a foul odor. Black age henbane is a native to Europe and has been cultivated as an ornamental. It has spread throughout the United States and is a common weed of pasture, fence rows, roadsides, and waste areas. Black henbane contains hyoscyamine and other alkaloids which have caused occasional livestock poisoning. However, the plant is usually not grazed by animals and is consumed only when more palatable forage is not available. It is considered Noxious weeds have invaded Carbon County and are spreading rapidly! Your help is needed to control them. The invasion is like a biological wildfire raging out of control (Steve Dewey, Utah State Weed Specialist) weeds: -- Reduce crop yields Crowd out desirable and native forages Increase soil ero- sion Ruin wildlife and bird habitat --Poisonous to livestock -- and wildlife The Utah Noxious Weed Act (Title 4, Chapter 17, rule Noxious weeds already inR6&09) requires that all land 100 fest over million acres in owners or people in possession the United States, Spreading of property be responsible for at a rate of 4,600 acres per the control of noxious weeds on their property. Every day. Yearly losses due to noxious weeds in crops is estimust do their part to nationmated at $7.4 billion stop the spread of noxious weeds. Weeds can be conally. Carbon County has approximately 10,000 acres of trolled using different methods noxious weeds. Noxious or a combination of methods land-own- er BuiUng Materials Lumber Fuller OBrien Paint DOMESTIC & FOREIGN Paint Accessories Plumbing Supplies & PVC CARS& Bricks, Blocks TRUCKS Cement Power Tools Hardware Baler lWine Fishing Supplies Price Service Center Rabdrird Lawn A Canton 637-185- 8 . 495 E. Main, Castle Dale 4 Fax 381-25- Leaves are pale green, and 1 inch long with a bearded, orange throat Yellow toadflax is a native to Eurasia, introduced to the U.S. in the mid 1800s as an flowers are Continued on page 15 such as: 1. Cultural - crop competition and crop rotation 2. Mechanical - mowing, tilling, hand pulling or hoeing 3. Biological introduction and management of natural enemies 4. Chemical - use of herbicides. The goal of the Caibon County Weed Board is to assist property owners to identify, prevent, and suppress the spread of noxious weeds within the County. For more information contact the Carbon County Weed Supervisor or foe Utah State University Extension ). Office (636-327- 0) (636-3235- running smooth. ffiMflil 381-257- underground root stocks. Tunex keeps you CMPM Phone similar in description, both being a perennial, 1 to 2 feet tall, and up to 3 feet respectively. They reproduce by seed and The Invasion of noxious weeds in Carbon County Painting Needs Sprinkling Supplies a poisonous plant to humans. Yellow Toadflax and Dalmation Toadflax are fairly 71 |