Ticker for January 4, 1999

                
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A Bug's Life

With the bitter temperatures of recent hours, not many people are
thinking about alfalfa crops.  But the Oklahoma Alfalfa Weevil
Model is already getting into full swing.

The model simulates weevil populations, based on research performed
at OSU and Mesonet weather data.  An interactive form helps alfalfa
growers make informed pesticide application decisions, and another
provides a concise diagnostic for his area.

The Weevil model is updated every 24 hours at:

http://agweather.mesonet.org/models/alfalfa/