Conventional sugar beet Chemicals By McKenzie R

Norton Human Environmental Norton -Harmful if swallowed Amount= 4-8 OZ/acre Human Environmental -Harmful if swallowed Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. -Avoid contact with skin or clothing -KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN!!! -May cause mild eye irritation Norton Chemical herbicide

Intensity Humans Environmental 3-8 Oz/acre Do not breathe vapors Harmful if swallowed -Do not apply where water runoff is likely to occur or where weather conditions favor drift from areas treated. - The use of this product may pose a hazard to the designated endangered species of Solano grass and Wild rice. Do not breathe vapors or spray mix Harmful to skin and clothing

Betamix Humans Environmental 14-20 OZ/acre -Avoid contact with skin. -Causes substantial but temporary eye injury. -Harmful If swallowed or absorbed through skin. -Do not get in eye or on clothing. -Avoid contact with skin. -This pesticide is toxic to fish and aquatic organisms. - Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark.

Up Beet Humans Environmental 1/2 - 1/3 OZ/acre Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water. CAUTION!! Avoid contact with eyes, immediately flush with plenty of water.

-Avoid contact with eyes, Stinger 2-6 Oz/acre Humans Environmental -Causes moderate eye Irritation. -Harmful if absorbed Through skin. -Avoid contact with eyes, Skin and clothing. Do not apply directly to water, or to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of equipment wash water.

Environmental/animal Choice Ammonium Sulfate Humans Environmental/animal - Gastrointestinal or Liver Toxicant - In animal studies, ammonium sulfate aerosols caused a slight decrease in lung function . - Exposure of the eyes, skin, or respiratory tract to the dust can result in irritation. - Inhalation of the dust may lead to constriction of lung air passages.

Minimum per acre: 44 ½ OZ Maximum per Acre: 63 1/3 OZ Total chemicals used per acre! Minimum per acre: 44 ½ OZ Maximum per Acre: 63 1/3 OZ

Round up Herbicide

Potential health effects EYES: This substance causes moderate eye irritation as indicated by possible discomfort, tearing, swelling, redness, and blurred vision. SKIN: This substance is not expected to cause skin irritation. INGESTION: If swallowed, this product may cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. INHALATION: If inhaled, this substance is considered practically non-toxic to internal organs. This substance may be irritating if inhaled. COMMENTS HEALTH: Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to ROUNDUP. Occupational exposure to this material has not been reported to cause significant adverse health effects. However, swallowing of a similar, but more concentrated formulation, has been reported to produce gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

My Opinion Through all the hours and papers and hand cramps of writing and studying I have come to the Conclusion that I am a Monsanto Sugar beet fan. I think that it Shouldn’t matter how our food is prepared as long as we keep up with the supply and demand of our ever growing population. Me!!!!