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Pesticide policy debate weighs 2 4 5 T effects on farms
Washington AP. The Agriculture Department warns sweeping bans on the brush killer 2 4 5 T could raise production costs for farmers especially cattlemen. The report estimates a 52 million dollar substitute cost if 2 4 5 T is eliminated and 17 million if all phenoxy herbicides are removed. It notes potential yields losses and more land brought into production. Milk production data for February shows a 1 percent year over year gain with higher daily output and cow production.
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