Extent of Farm Pesticide Use on Crops in 1966
Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service. Farm Production Economics Division
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Published: 1968
Total Pages: 40
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Author: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service. Farm Production Economics Division
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Published: 1968
Total Pages: 40
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Helen Therese Blake
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 52
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Department of Agriculture. Economic Research Service. Farm Production Economics Division
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Published: 1968
Total Pages: 35
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: United States. Department of Agriculture
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Published: 1967
Total Pages: 168
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 61
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Helen Therese Blake
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 43
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Published: 1970
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: California. Dept. of Agriculture. Field Crops and Agricultural Chemicals
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Published: 1967
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Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2000-11-02
Total Pages: 325
ISBN-13: 0309172942
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlthough chemical pesticides safeguard crops and improve farm productivity, they are increasingly feared for their potentially dangerous residues and their effects on ecosystems. The Future Role of Pesticides explores the role of chemical pesticides in the decade ahead and identifies the most promising opportunities for increasing the benefits and reducing the risks of pesticide use. The committee recommends R&D, program, and policy initiatives for federal agriculture authorities and other stakeholders in the public and private sectors. This book presents clear overviews of key factors in chemical pesticide use, including: Advances in genetic engineering not only of pest-resistant crops but also of pests themselves. Problems in pesticide useâ€"concerns about the health of agricultural workers, the ability of pests to develop resistance, issues of public perception, and more. Impending shifts in agricultureâ€"globalization of the economy, biological "invasions" of organisms, rising sensitivity toward cross-border environmental issues, and other trends. With a model and working examples, this book offers guidance on how to assess various pest control strategies available to today's agriculturist.
Author: Theodore Raymond Eichers
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Published: 1978
Total Pages: 68
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