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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Growing Matters”

Growing Matters: Remembering Applicator Safety

Brian German May 4, 2022 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition centers on using crop protection materials safely and responsibly.  Protecting bees and other wildlife is a key element of best-management practices. …

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Growing Matters: Following Label Directions is the First Part of Protecting Pollinators

Brian German April 25, 2022 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Label directions serve as one of the most important points in keeping pollinators safe and healthy when making an application of crop protection materials. The 2022 BeSure campaign from the …

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Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection

Brian German April 18, 2022 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and practices are a critical component of pollinator protection approaches in farming. The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition reminds industry members that …

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Growing Matters: Implementing Pollinator Protection Practices

Brian German April 12, 2022 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

The 2022 BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is once again helping to support the implementation of practices focused on pollinator protection. “Pollinators have obviously taken a lead in …

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Growing Matters: Protect Bees, Environment and the Applicators Themselves

Taylor Hillman May 13, 2021 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Companies spend a lot of time developing product labels. “The companies that make the crop protection products work very hard to make them right,” Valent USA’s Senior Field R&D Scientist …

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Growing Matters: ‘Four Rs’ Protects Bees, Keeps Efficacy and Saves Money

Taylor Hillman May 4, 2021 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Industry leaders recommend the ‘Four Rs’ as a guide for applicators and producers. The guidelines are critical for protecting pollinators, retaining product efficacy and ultimately saving the producer money. In …

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Growing Matters: Communication Key for Growers and Beekeepers

Taylor Hillman April 26, 2021 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

“Many of the issues we see with pesticide misapplications really come down to communication. Essentially an applicator not necessarily knowing what a beekeeper is doing and visa-versa,” Bayer Industry Affairs …

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Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels

Taylor Hillman April 20, 2021 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

The Growing Matters Coalition is kicking off its 2021 BeSure campaign that reinforces practical stewardship practices. “(The campaign) is to remind growers and applicators of some simple steps that they …

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Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product

Taylor Hillman May 12, 2020 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

As the 2020 growing season progresses, the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding farmers and applicators about knowing their surroundings when applying pesticides. Tim Joseph of Landis International representing Mitsui Chemicals …

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Growing Matters: Label Rate and Applicator Training Importance

Taylor Hillman May 6, 2020 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Using the exact label rate for products is vital for growers and applicators. The BeSure campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding the industry that not doing so can …

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Growing Matters: Protecting Pollinators as Applications Increase

Jim Rogers April 28, 2020 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

Pesticide applications are picking up as seasons progress across the country. The BeSure campaign, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is pointing out the communication that needs to …

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Growing Matters: Labels Protect Producers and Beneficials During Foliar Applications

Taylor Hillman April 21, 2020 Growing Matters, News from our Sponsors

The BeSure! program, brought to you by the Growing Matters Coalition, is reminding growers about the importance of following product usage directions. Syngenta’s Garrett Gilcrease said labels are living documents that can …

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