Ep 29: Fighting farm pests with Joseph Watts

from Blue Shed Diary · host PGG Wrightson

What happens when one of the tools farmers and growers use to fight pests and disease are removed from the toolbox? Recently, EPA announced they are banning the insecticide Chlorpyrifos because its harm outweighs its benefits. It's used to combat grass grubs, among other pests, but what options do farmers and growers have now?Joining the conversation to answer that question is PGG Wrightson Technical Specialist for Agronomy Joseph Watts.

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