Best results are obtained when these chemicals are applied in early spring or Idtejlall. These 

 chemicals are temporary soil sterllants; however, not all of the perennial grasses are eliminated 

 with their application. 



The most recent recommendations from Washington suggest the use of Silvex (2,4, 5,T-P) ap- 

 plied at two pounds per acre plus the addition of a wetting agent. It is not known if these treat- 

 ments are effective in Montana. 



High rates of 2,4-D (80 lbs. per acre) applies as a temporary soil sterilant will generally pro- 

 vld fair to good control. Results have been eratic which is attributed to the difference in climatic 

 conditions on different locations, or years. 



I will be most happy to provide plant mounts for identification of dalmation toadflax. Just drop 

 me a line. ** Les Sender 



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RURAL AREA DEVELOPMENT IN MONTANA 



The chief objective of the Montana RAD Committee Is to help develop 

 the human and natural resources of the rural areas of the State to their 

 fullest potential by developing processes among the people for contin- 

 ually solving their problems. 



Rural areas Development Is an Idea that rural people can provide for 

 themselves a better way of life If they will inventory and examine their 

 resources, their problems, their needs, their goals, and seek a course 

 of action which Is attainable and consistent with their desires. (This 

 sounds like a SWCD program). 



The State RAD Committee has the responsibility of approving Overall 

 Economic Development Plans and project proposals under the Area 

 Redevelopment Act, Primary functions of the committee are to es- 

 tablish policies, provide Incentives for RAD, and to give Statewide 

 administration and direction to county and area RAD committees. 

 Membership of the Committee Is composed of representatives from 

 different areas of the state, economic and other segments of the soc- 

 iety, Including agriculture, business, industry, labor, church, schools, 

 civic groups, state public agencies and organizations, and the Director 

 of the Cooperative Extension Service. 



Present Executive Committee Members are: Judd Walker of RE A, 

 Leonard Kenfleld, Farmers Union, Hank.Wilson of Farm Bureau, 

 Tom Collins of State" Planning Board, Ole Ueland of State Soil Conser- 

 vation Committee, Henry Anderson of ARA, Ed Kellner of Montana 

 Chamber of Commerce, E. R, Ahrendes & Tor lief Aasheim of Extension. 



STATE CONSERVATION NEEDS INVENTORY - Consideration is being given to publishing a sup- 

 plement to the Conservation Needs Inventory which would list state totals for various conservation 

 practices. Most counties have their figures now, and should prove valualtle irt>ianniHg district 

 programs. 



Four counties have yet to report their NACD Public Lands Committee survey. 

 Petroleum, Garfield and North Custer. 



They are Hill, 



DIRECTORY OF SUPERVISORS - A new 1963 Directory of Supervisors is being published and 

 will be available for distribution about July 1. If you do not receive one and want a copy, request 

 same of State Soil Conservation Committee, School of Mines, Butte, Montana. 



GOVERNOR BABCOCK SELECTS SSCC to Resource Conservation & Development Program. Gov- 

 ) ernor Tim Babcock has selected the State Soil Conservation Committee to represent him in the 



Resource Conservation & Development Program. Such areas as the East Bench Irrigation project 

 near Dillon could take advantage of this program. 



(Con't. Page 8) 



