Ban on 2,4-D herbicide proposed for 10 counties in East Arkansas

Thursday, January 11 2007

Ban on 2,4-D herbicide proposed for 10 counties in East Arkansas

Thursday, January 11 2007

Ban on 2,4-D herbicide proposed for 10 counties in East Arkansas

Work beginning: From left, Bill Wilson, with Electric Wholesale Supply, and David Hamby and Wayne Loggins with Jancour Inc., general contractors, look over some of the plans for the work to be done At the multi-purpose center at East Arkansas Community College. When complete, the building will house the new EACC Technology Center. Photo by David Nichol.

A proposed ban on most uses for a popular rice herbicide may not have a devastating effect on local farmers, according to Extension Agent Mitch Crow.

Meeting in Little Rock, the pesticide committee of the State Plant Board has approved a ban on...

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