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Organic farming doesn’t use pesticides or fungicides, right?
148778733.jpgOrganic farmers have the opportunity to use pesticides and fungicides on their crops, just like conventional farmers. Organic farmers choose from organic certified pesticides and...
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What about the nitrate runoff in the Chesapeake Bay?
92126315.jpgFarmers in the Chesapeake Bay region are tackling water quality challenges and rising chemical fertilizer and fuel costs. In southeastern Pennsylvania, 135 farmers taking part in the On...
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Farmers are using more chemicals than ever, right? They just dump them on...
chems.pngFarmers carefully evaluate crop conditions before applying any type of crop production measures. Such applications are expensive, and labels are carefully followed to avoid adverse...
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Why can’t farmers stop using pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers?
johnd.pngBugs, crop diseases and weeds are realities of life. Whether organic or conventional, farmers face these challenges each day. If tools like insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers were not...
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How do crop protection and fertilizers impact water quality?
far,3.pngChanges of nitrate concentrations were evaluated in groundwater samples collected from 1,225 wells in 56 well networks across the United States (Lindsey and Rupert, 2012). Of the 56 well...
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What innovations are improving use?
farm44.pngSeveral innovations in recent years have improved the efficiency of using herbicides, pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers. Here are a few examples:Buffer strips and trees between crops...
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Definitions
168855577.jpgFertilizer: A chemical or natural substance added to soil to increase its fertilityHerbicide: A substance that is toxic to plants and is used to destroy unwanted vegetation and...
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How are pesticides impacting honey bee populations?
122536209.jpgSeveral studies have been conducted on honey bee colony collapse disorder (CCD). It’s unclear the overall impact of pesticides on honey bees. Studies have revealed honey bees die from...
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What about the dirty dozen? Should I buy organic for those produce items?
162578005.jpgThe most important consideration for people trying to eat a healthy diet is to eat 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables a day. That by far outweighs any decision to eat organic or...
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Are herbicides contributing to Super Weeds?
200353186-001 (1).jpgResearch is underway to determine the cause of super weeds. There are several hypotheses regarding the development of super weeds. Most recently, researchers looked at soil...
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USFRA's View on Pesticides, Fertilizers & Herbicides
Pesticides 122534713.jpg Insects, weeds and plant diseases are serious threats that can devastate crops. Throughout history, farmers have found ways to manage these threats or see their livelihood –...
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