. Agri-news. Agriculture. March 17, 2003 Crop Protection 2003 The information needed to make the best decisions on herbicide, insecticide or other chemical treatment needs for crops is available in Crop Protection 2003 The crop protection book is reviewed, updated and produced each year to give Alberta farmers the most current information on herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides. "Commonly known as the Blue Book, the publication is the most up-to-date guide of its kind," says Shaffeek All, editor and leader of the pest risk management unit with Alberta Agriculture. Fo
. Agri-news. Agriculture. March 17, 2003 Crop Protection 2003 The information needed to make the best decisions on herbicide, insecticide or other chemical treatment needs for crops is available in Crop Protection 2003 The crop protection book is reviewed, updated and produced each year to give Alberta farmers the most current information on herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and rodenticides. "Commonly known as the Blue Book, the publication is the most up-to-date guide of its kind," says Shaffeek All, editor and leader of the pest risk management unit with Alberta Agriculture. Food and Rural Development. "The 2003 issue is easy to use and includes new pesticide registrations, formulation changes, minor-use registrations and a complete guide to safety, including protective clothing and first aid. In addition, many of the suggestions from users have been incorporated into the book to make it more ; Details on the latest registered mixes and mix restrictions, application tips, expected results, storage and first aid precautions are included in the guide along with a listing of the weeds, diseases or pests controlled by each chemical Some of the features in Crop Protection 2003 • an updated listing of pesticide container disposal sites with contact names and telephone numbers • chemical group numbers on the same page as the chemical providing quick reference for herbicide-resistance management • an updated chart on group classification by modes of action • new pesticide registrations, new herbicide tank mixes and the new crop varieties for the new registrations • a back cover featuring information on managing herbicide carryover under drought "As well as information on new chemicals, the latest registered mixes and expected results, the guide provides ideas, tips and directions for sprayer tank clean-out. chemical application, storage and first aid precautions," adds Ali. "Even though the guide includes more
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