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Biobeds help put leftovers to rest

Waste disposal is a skeleton in the closet of the pesticide industry. Nobody enjoys dumping mixed leftover product and rinsate on the ground. There’s usually no choice.

“Let’s be honest, too much of it is drained onto the ground in a corner of the yard or the field. Nobody’s happy about it. Nobody’s proud of it. But what are the alternatives?” said Tom Wolf, known as the NozzleGuy (sprayers101.com). What to do with the leftovers was a question he posed to farmers during his presentation at CropConnect 2023.

Sprayer cleaning is a time consuming job on the farm. There are few practical guidelines for clean-out on product labels.

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Why is transportation an important topic for producers? Saskatchewan producers require a responsive and efficient grain handling and transportation system to move their crops to export position in a timely manner. Together with the Ag Transport Coalition (ATC), Sask Wheat calls for Transport Canada to explore all opportunities to ensure our supply chains function effectively. Sask Wheat and ATC also ask for federal politicians, Transport Canada and other regulatory bodies to ensure rail service providers meet the demands of the modern global economy.