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More Integrated Pest Management Please
How USDA Could Deliver Greater Environmental Benefits From Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Farmers need a way to manage the weeds and insects that threaten their crops, but chemical-intensive pest management often pollutes the air, land and water. Integrated pest management (IPM) can provide effective crop protection while minimizing risks to health and the environment. Unfortunately, NRDC research finds that the largest Farm Bill conservation program is missing a critical opportunity to help farmers adopt IPM practices. This February 2007 issue paper recommends specific actions for how Congress and USDA can increase the quantity and quality of IPM assistance to farmers to improve air, water, soil and habitat.
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OUTLINE
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Missed Opportunities for Integrated Pest Management
Chapter 2: Optimizing EQIP to Promote IPM
Chapter 3: Ensuring Greater Environmental Benefits
Chapter 4: The Technical Assistance Gap
Conclusion and Recommendations
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