Soybean rust confirmed in S. Louisiana kudzu 53 days ahead of first 2006 sighting there

Asian soybean rust was confirmed in south Louisiana this week. Clayton Hollier, LSU Extension plant pathologist, just sent an advisory.

This is 53 days earlier than the first confirmation in the state last year.

Our web master is posting the full advisory. She said this will be the link:

http://agfax.com/news/2007/05/lasoyrustfirst.htm

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