First-ever rust in North Carolina, plus 9 new counties in SC.
US total now 104 counties.

+ ALERT: First-ever rust found in N. Carolina -- five counties positive

10/28/2005 1:30 p.m. CDT -- For the first time ever, North Carolina officials have found Asian soybean rust in the state. Five counties were confirmed to have soybean rust based on samples collected Tuesday and Wednesday this week.
ALERT: First-ever rust found in N. Carolina -- five counties positive

+ ALERT: SC reports 9 new rust counties; some fields 50-percent defoliated

10/28/2005 1 p.m. CDT -- South Carolina officials reported nine new counties infected with Asian soybean rust today, saying they are finding rust on a semi-regular basis now.

"Obviously we are well past the time when any control measures are warranted," said John Mueller, Extension soybean pathologist at Clemson University, in an e-mail today. "But, I think it is important for everyone to see how extensive the distribution of rust has been in spite of our drought."

ALERT: SC reports 9 new rust counties; some fields 50-percent defoliated

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