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An extension forage specialist says there are more reports of insect damage in alfalfa fields this spring.

Karla Hernandez with the South Dakota State University Extension tells Brownfield the wetter than normal spring brought more pest problems.  “It’s been wet and a little bit warm so that’s bringing a lot of insects into the alfalfa.  Alfalfa weevils and potato leafhoppers are coming a little bit earlier compared to last year.”

Hernandez says the alfalfa weevils have already caused problems in much of South Dakota.  

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