Show is Y HE commissioner declares step taken is absolutely necessary A recent quarantine by district agricultural inspector clinton JC jar of hay grain straw anti and alfalfa seed grown on farms in sevier county infested with whitetop white top and other noxious weeds has caused considerable criticism and adverse sentiment As an offset thereto and with the desire and hope that a full understanding and conception of the necessity for such action be given to the public we wish to say first that under the great e existing i sting need of hay in various parts of the state as also the urgent need of the sale value of such hay to the people of sevier county it was with much regret and reluctance luc tance that such quarantine was ordered however on the other land hand much favorable comment from citizens of other parts of the state and who have an understanding of the danger and damage resulting from the distribution of these noxious weeds into their neighborhood the immense cost of eradication of same and the great depreciation of land values that would result from the distribution of this hay bay have come to us no fully satisfactory and complete and effective eradication of these very serious pests has yet been accomplished although hundreds and thousands of dollars have been spent in this state and elsewhere in an effort to do so some progress to that end has been made it is true but it is still an open question so in harmony with the true and well known adage prevention is better than cure and in accordance with our state laws and regulations this quarantine was set u up p we hope and trust eat that every citizen either as seller or buyer hlll recognize the absolute necessity of such action and will bop honestly estly and conscientiously observe and follow it in word and deed As a closing message sage we also hope and trust that every citizen of our state whether in sevier county or elsewhere will take it upon himself not only to clean up his own farm fann oi 01 garden and rid himself of these serious pests but will also act as a missionary among his associates to that end and for the prevention of additional infestations elsewhere trough movement of hay grain straw or seeds to any and all areas thanking you for publication of this article and soliciting your earnest help and support in the meeting of this issue issue very truly yours state board of agriculture harden bennion commissioner |