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Description of wild garlic.

Weed of the Week

This week’s Weed of the Week – Wild Garlic! For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at …

Description of Wild Mustard

Weed of the Week

For more detailed information, contact Taylor Chavis, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the …

Description of the buttercup weed

Weed of the Week

For more detailed information, contact Taylor, Extension Livestock Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at taylor_chavis@ncsu.edu. Recommendations for the use of …

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