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EPA Launches New Pesticide Labels to Protect Bees

EPA Launches New Pesticide Labels to Protect Bees

By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com

There are new labels to protect bees. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has created new pesticide labels that forbid the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticides where bees are known to be present.

Labels will feature a bee advisory icon with application instructions on routes of exposure and spray drift precautions. Pesticide companies will need to meet the new labeling requirements with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) safety standard.

Since May, there have been reports of bee deaths, which prompted the U.S. Department of Agriculture and EPA to jointly release a report on honey bee health which outlined several factors that could be related to bee deaths including – habitat loss, parasites and diseases, poor nutrition and exposure to pesticides.
 


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Demco Dual Aguer Grain Carts — Fire Safety Systems, Right or Left-Handed Unload, and More!

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Demco's dual auger grain cart is designed for unloading efficiency, operator visibility, and safety in the field.

This dual-auger design features both an unload auger and a floor auger for enhanced grain cleanout and consistent flow, and the 22-inch unload auger is capable of moving up to 600 bushels per minute.

Farmers can also choose between right or left-handed unload options—right-handed unload improves visibility from the tractor cab. A new design allows both vertical and horizontal movement for precise grain placement during unloading.

Another key feature is the built-in fire safety system; a 300-gallon onboard water tank with a hose reel that provides field-ready fire suppression capability.

These dual auger grain carts are available in 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, and 2200 bushel sizes.