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Agricultural groups, government agencies, producers and consumers want more than data, they want information. The FSES program does more than just generate data-it provides information. Researchers solve problems and offer support for workable solutions. They provide a more sophisticated analysis to produce a higher level of information. Investigators go beyond just determining what residue or environmental analyte is present they aim to determine what is the actual biogrochemistry.
Programs that promote the preservation of ecosystem integrity and sustainable use of natural resources must be formulated from our scientific knowledge of the environment. Before any protection and sustainable programs can be launched meaningful data and information must be gathered. Missing information creates uncertainty.
The FSES program will contribute to the investigating of ecosystem characteristics and human perturbations, as well as mechanisms that control agrochemical fate and transport.
Most agricultural commodities grown in Oregon are considered "minor crops" by firms that produce pesticides and by the government agencies that regulate these insect, weed and disease control tools. For these chemicals to be registered for use by Oregon farmers who grow field crops, seed crops, fruits, nuts and vegetables, government agencies require certain information not available from the chemical companies.
The Food Safety and Environmental Stewardship Laboratory at Oregon State University provides the chemical and toxicological information from pesticide residue studies to support registration of minor-use pesticides. The FSES Laboratory will address in a timely manner the full breadth and depth of minor crop registrations needed to sustain Oregon's widely varied agricultural production.
