Scientists bring crop protection research to local science classes

As the world’s population continues to grow, farmers across the globe are working hard to feed more than 8 billion humans. Agriculture at that scale requires interventions, including herbicides and pesticides to keep crops healthy and free from disease and insect infestations. Chemical herbicides and pesticides were, and are, a common solution to these problems, but people are becoming more concerned about the environmental and health impacts of these products.