A rule banning almost all uses of chlorpyrifos, a commonly pesticide used in conifer production and other crops, has now taken effect across the state, effective December 31, 2023, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported . The chemical has been associated with neurological damage to humans, prompting states and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to consider stricter […]
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Growers of variable crops can reduce chemical waste and ensure coverage by systematically adapting their approach By Brian Hill and Lloyd Nackley We can’t all mount lasers on our air-blast sprayers,” a Willamette Valley grower said recently in a conversation with researchers. It’s true that some growers actually can mount lasers. Lasers are now a […]
