Pesticide Use in U.S. Agriculture 21 Selected Crops, 1960-2008

Pesticides-including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides-have contributed to substantial increases in crop yields over the past five decades. Properly applied, pesticides contribute to higher yields and improved product quality by controlling weeds, insects, nematodes, and plant pathogens. In addition, herbicides reduce the amount of labor, machinery, and fuel used for mechanical weed control. However, because pesticides may possess toxic properties, their use often prompts concern about human health and environmental consequences. The examination of pesticide use trends is critical for informed pesticide policy debate and science-based decisions. This report analyzes pesticide use trends using a new pesticide database compiled from USDA and proprietary data, focusing on 21 crops.

ISBN:	9781502375728
Publisher:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint:	Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published date:	15 Sep 2014
Language:	English
Number of pages:	88
Weight:	226g
Height:	280mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	6mm

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