Filter Strips Reduce Atrazine and Metolachlor Pollution

With glyphosate resistance, the need to go back to residual herbicides has become apparent.  The downside of residuals, is that they can get into our surface water.  A recent study in Canada confirms that filter strips reduce Atrazine and Metolachlor pollution.  We thought we knew this, but it is always good to have affirmation.  As we return to residual herbicides, let's not neglect the filter strips.   In addition to the water quality benefit, filter strip are also good for wildlife.