[APWG] NEWS: Farmers Switch Course in Battle Against Weeds
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Mon Aug 20 07:55:34 CDT 2007
I'm not sure if the resistant weeds include any exotic invasives, but it's
something to keep a watch on since glyphosate is used as an invasive
control technique.
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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=13743461
Farmers Switch Course in Battle Against Weeds
by Dan Charles
Morning Edition, August 20, 2007 In the age-old struggle between farmers
and weeds, farmers have enjoyed the weed killer Roundup. Some have called
it the herbicide of a lifetime. But after 30 years on the market the
chemical seems to be losing its power over some weeds, changing farming
practices nationwide.
See the link above to listen to the story.
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