Under the proposed changes in RCRA, manufacturers who package their products in paper, plastic, glass or metal would be required to meet an annual recycling target. For farmers, dealers, and other chemical users, this would require collection of plastic containers. Congratulations to Dr. Alex Martin Alex Martin, Extension Weeds Specialist, has received a distinct honor. Alex represents the North Central Weed Science Society on the CAST Board. CAST is a nonprofit alliance of 29 professional societies in food and agricultural science.
CAST provides policymakers, educators, and the public with scientific background on national issues.
Herbicides represented the largest portion of total U.S. sales by pesticide type. The majority of herbicide sales are for crop use with more than one-third used on corn. Industrial and turf markets constitute half of the noncrop herbicide sales. The Poison Center, based at Children's Memorial Hospital, Omaha has released their 1991 Annual Report. Here are some excerpts.