Unprecedented levels of aphids threaten beet crops

The unprecedented number of aphids being found in sugar beet crops are presenting a serious ongoing challenge to virus control this season, with risk of transmission said to be very high.

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Unprecedented levels of aphids threaten beet crops

"These are from growers that send in seed every year. We also have samples sent in by growers with the hope that they might make the grade. They have not treated the crop as seed with the associated spray...

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