Bell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1035 - Plant ID | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1035.1) | 12 |
Number of people who used Extension diagnostics services to identify plants /weeds |
| 1035.11) | 12 |
Number of people who used Extension resources to identify plants or weeds |
| 1035.121) | 5 |
Number of people who applied Extension recommendations to treat weeds or invasive species (see Ag Economic Policy to record if there was an economic impact) |
Success Stories
Aquatic Plant Identification
Author: Michelle Brock
Major Program: Plant ID
A farmer and his son contacted the Bell County Extension ANR agent about a pond that was 65% covered in aquatic plants. They were looking for a way to rid their pond of the plants. After visiting their farm and completing a thorough inspection, she identified the plants as Watermeal and Duckweed. To address the issue, she recommended a specific herbicide known for its effectiveness against these types of aquatic nuisance plants. The farmers followed her advice and applied the treatment to
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