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The Buzz on Neonicotinoids: In Ontario, it Just Got Real

Philip Shaw
By  Philip Shaw , DTN Columnist
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Ontario's farmers had tried to be proactive about finding a science-based solution where everyone could win regarding dealing with pollinator bees' mortality caused by neonicotinoids. (DTN photo by Pam Smith)
Ontario's farmers had tried to be proactive about finding a science-based solution where everyone could win regarding dealing with pollinator bees' mortality caused by neonicotinoids. (DTN photo by Pam Smith)
Last week Ontario's provincial government announced it wanted to reduce the use of neonicotinoids on corn and soybeans by 80% by 2017. Almost on cue, Ontario farm country erupted in anger.

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Philip Shaw

Philip Shaw
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