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Flag the Technology: Protecting Farms and Communities from Herbicide Mistakes

Learn about Flag The Technology, a simple method to mark herbicide technology used in fields. This innovative approach helps prevent off-target spray drift and misapplications that can destroy crops and harm community relationships. By using specific colors for different herbicide technologies, such as RED for conventional crops or BRIGHT YELLOW for Clearfield® and STS® technologies, farmers can reduce errors and foster better communication with neighbors. Visit the website for fact sheets and dash stickers promoting responsible herbicide use. Discover the importance of this tool in safeguarding agricultural practices and maintaining positive community bonds.

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Flag the Technology: Protecting Farms and Communities from Herbicide Mistakes

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  1. Flag The Technology Andy vangilderclay county extension staff chairRon BakerClay County Extension agricultural Agent

  2. Farming Is A High Risk Business 98% Family Farms 1950:12.2% of U.S. Population 2012: .7% of U.S. Population

  3. Vanishing Species!

  4. Herbicide Mistakes (Off Target Drift and Misapplications) • Destroy Crops • Often Ruin Community Relationship • Increasingly Problematic

  5. Flag The Technology A simple way to mark the herbicide technology of any field. RED signifies conventional crops with no herbicide technology traits. BRIGHT YELLOW is for Clearfield® and STS® technologies. WHITE represents crops with the RoundUp Ready® technology. BRIGHT GREEN indicates the Liberty Link® technology.

  6. Fact Sheets Dash Stickers

  7. …and that’s better for everyone. Fewer mistakes can help a farmer stay in business and also stay on the good side of his neighbor…

  8. http://www.uaex.edu/

  9. Where do we go from here? Multiple Colors for Stacked Herbicide Traits FTT Mapping Apps for Mobile Devices Applicators Synchronized with FTT Apps

  10. Questions?

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