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Esti mates of 30 to 70 percent yield reductions have been attributed to this pest. Many timothy growers have noted that each year their stands just don’t seem to be as produc tive as previous seasons. There is GLENMONT, N.Y., New York Farm Bureau, the largest general farm advocacy organiza tion in the state, applauds the en thusiasm toward agriculture that Assembly Agriculture Chair Wil liam Magee and the New York State Assembly displayed in their recently released FY 2001-02 budget proposal. “Funding for the programs outlined in the Assembly Budget proposal is crucial for agricul ture,” stated John Lincoln, New York Farm Bureau President. “The efforts to support these programs by Assemblyman Magee and the New York State Assembly are very much appreci ated by our farmers.” ’557 •bile Capitol HN^on To am TIMOTHY MITE UPDATE SECTION 24(c) APPROVAL Paul Craig, CCA Forage Crops Dauphin County N.Y. Farm Bureau Lauds N.Y. Ag FREE REPORT REVEALS HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL TIMBER SALE! 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The mite feeds in between the ribs on timothy leaves. It sucks out the cell contorts and moves to anoth er cell. This causes the leaves to roll, giving the drought-stress symptoms. This mite was identified in Maryland in 1994. It is found today in Virginia, California, South Dakota, and Nebraska. It is probably well established in many other states in between, but few producers and consul tants have even though to look at The Assembly is proposing funding several agricultural pro grams at a level higher than sup ported in the Governor’s Execu tive Budget proposal. The Assembly has marked an addi tional $1.65 million to support programs within the Department of Agriculture and Markets; $650,000 to support agricultural disease management programs; $565,000 in funding for Agri- Marketing programs across the state; $300,000 to support agri cultural research and development projects and $135,000 in addi tional funding for their stands of timothy for this pest and even if they did they would need to use a hand lens to even see this pest. The University of Maryland has been working on control strategies for the past four years. Control programs have beat a challenge as there are no effec tive products labeled for use on timothy. In fact, in small trials, some control materials have ac tually increased the fertility of egg laying females. In addition, control is impacted by the fact that these are extremely small pests and the rolling of the leaves makes it difficult for the pesti cide to contact the mites on the plant. Section 24(c) Approval For Sevin XLR Effective immediately, a sup plemental label use for Sevin XLR has been granted in Penn sylvania for control of the cereal rust mite. The label states grow ers should apply two to three pints per acre of Sevin, approxi mately four weeks after green up in the spring. Treatment is recommended to timothy fields with a history of mite infestation or to fields with 25 percent of plant tillers exhibi ting curled tips of new leaf blades. Sevin must be applied no later than 30 days preharvest or grazing. Apply with a minimum of 20 gallons per acre of water to ensure adequate coverage. Contact your service represen tative for additional information. Budget Proposal agricultural education program. “Farmers in this state are in creasingly concerned about ani mal health issues and how to bet ter market New York agricultural commodities,” added Lincoln. 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