Well i do not understand what the problems is .we have not used Gus for about 4
years and have not noticed the change .You still have 5 years to get used to
other strategies before time runs out .The best advice i can give is , start
next season with an alternative idea or you wont have the issues sorted out
before you loose the product .
Kevin Sanders
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From: Tommy an Sandy
To: Apple-Crop
Sent: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: Apple-Crop: Azinphos-methyl/EPA Update
Dear Sir,
The tone of your letter sounds like Bayer is okay with all the items that the
EPA has come up with in regard to AZM.
Bayer has either knuckled under or feels that AZM is not worth fighting for.
We as growers will have to find other insecticides that are not as broad
sprecturm and will have to spray more to target specific pests. It will cost
the grower more and I sincerely doubt that it will protect the public a bit
more. It would be different if growers could simply pass the cost on, but that
has never been the case in most farm products. Are imported apples and apple
juice going to be tested for AZM tolerances. Of course not! I don't know why
our government is so bent and determined to run the American farmer out of
business.
Just venting.
Tommy Bruguiere
Dickie Bros. Orchard
Roseland, Va.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Digiacomandrea
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Dowless ; Stan Biconish ; Jennifer Rippy ; Randy Wilson ; Jerry Adams ; Berry
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Cc: karen.cain
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 11:35 AM
Subject: Apple-Crop: Azinphos-methyl/EPA Update
The latest from EPA on Guthion.
1) Phase-out of Azinphos-methyl Marks Milestone in Protection of Human
Health
and the Environment (EPA News Brief)
Achieving another important human health and environmental protection
milestone, EPA has issued its decision to phase-out the remaining uses of
the
organophosphate (OP) insecticide azinphos-methyl (AZM) over the next several
years. This action will increase protections for agricultural workers and
the
environment. This phase-out will encourage and facilitate transition to
safer
alternatives and reduce risks to farm workers, pesticide applicators, and
aquatic ecosystems. Under the agreement,
* Brussels sprouts and nursery stock will be phased out by September 30,
2007;
* Almonds, pistachios and walnuts by October 30, 2009;
* Apples, blueberries, cherries, parsley, and pears by September 30, 2012.
All other uses of AZM have been voluntarily cancelled by the registrants.
EPA
consulted extensively with stakeholders and carefully considered both the
risks and benefits of AZM in developing this plan. During the phase-out,
additional use restrictions will help minimize risks. For example, reduced
annual application rates will be phased in, buffers for water bodies will be
increased, and buffers for occupied dwellings will be added. The Agency
expects growers to successfully adapt and make the transition to available
safer alternative pesticides, including acetamiprid, lambda-cyhalothrin,
methoxyfenozide, novaluron, tebufenozide, thiacloprid, and thiamethoxam.
The registrants will develop training materials in both English and Spanish
that are designed to educate workers regarding (1) work practices that can
reduce exposure to AZM; (2) the recognition of symptoms associated with
cholinesterase inhibition; and (3) how to seek medical attention in the
event
that workers experience such symptoms. These materials will include a
description of how, and by whom, the training will be conducted.
To facilitate the transition to safer alternatives, growers, registrants,
and
other stakeholders will meet with EPA periodically during the phase out to
discuss alternatives to AZM, as well as newer pesticides in the pipeline to
replace AZM. This workgroup will be headed by EPA and USDA, and will be
discussed at a future Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) meeting.
AZM is a member of the organophosphate class of pesticides that has
undergone
EPA re-evaluation through the pesticide reregistration and tolerance
reassessment programs. These efforts ensure that safe and effective
pesticides are available in this country to support the production of an
abundant, healthy food supply and to safely meet other pest control needs.
For additional information: about the AZM phase-out:
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/op/azm/phaseout_fs.htm
http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/op/azm.htm
http://www.regulations.gov -- AZM docket number EPA-HQ-OPP-2005-0061.
Dan DiGiacomandrea
Bayer CropScience
68 Chadwick Manor
Fairport, NY 14450
585-330-3263
Fax 585-425-8774
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