Striped rust attacks Flathead wheat
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Posted 6:21 PM 6/12/2012 : Rust disease attacking Flathead Valley wheat
CRESTON- The wet spring of 2011 brought an epidemic of striped rust disease to Flathead Valley wheat fields and now farmers are seeing the fungus pop up again this year.
Striped rust, which reduces photosynthesis making for lightweight, less-nutritious seeds, can dramatically reduce yield
