The traceability movement in food, commonly referred to as the Farm-To-Plate initiative, is all the rage among both foodies and traditional consumers these days.
As the 2012 season winds down in the United States, the trend I’ve seen in previous years continues…more and more growers are choosing aerial application to control diseases and pests.
Finding the perfect aerial applicator for your operation is as easy as talking to other local growers, checking with associations and researching local companies.
In light of the many demands of owning and operating planes, most ag retailers advocate contracting with a local aerial business for aerial application services.
Aerial application, when used in a systematic approach to crop protection, can deliver prompt, accurate and efficient control of pests and resistant weed species.
To understand how aerial application is viewed by the marketplace, CropLife conducted a survey of its readers, which produced some interesting results.
