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Impact Report
| For plan | Agronomic Crop and Improved Pasture System Development (Chaves County) |
| Date | November 2, 2010, 2:46 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Alfalfa Weevil Biocontrol The agent worked with the entomologist from the Artesia Ag Science Center on releasing a parasitoid to control alfalfa weevil in the Pecos Valley. One species of parasitoid is present in the area, but research shows that two different species are needed to keep up with control until after the first cutting of alfalfa. To establish the second species, insects were released on one producer’s alfalfa. Field monitoring will be done during the next few seasons to determine if the insect numbers increase and any benefit is seen. |