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JUNE 2008 IS NOXIOUS WEED AWARENESS MONTH
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June 16, 2008
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The Nebraska Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
Governor Dave Heineman recently declared June as Noxious Weed Awareness Month. The proclamation recognizes the potential that noxious weeds have to reduce Nebraska's crop yields.
"As producers, we must protect our crops and natural resources from non-native plants that have no value," said Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Greg Ibach.
Noxious weeds compete with pastures and crops, reducing yields. The weeds also and have the potential to be poisonous or injurious to humans, livestock and wildlife.
Nine weeds are currently designated as noxious in Nebraska, including: musk thistle, Canada thistle, ...
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