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Drones apply pesticides from the air. As costs increase and standards shift, growers are finding more creative ways to protect their crops.
May 31, 2024
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June 4, 2024 3 a.m.
Pesticides a necessary but increasing expense in ag
MOSES LAKE — Where there’s a crop, there are critters trying to eat that crop and it’s up to the grower to ensure that doesn’t happen before it gets to market. That means using a variety of tools, including pesticides, to protect crops and keep them profitable.