…care for syrup with extremely high concentrations of pesticides, at low levels, the bees flocked to those pesticides. Among the pesticides tested, was one of the most common ones used…
Celebrating Our Feathered Friends
…ecological services provided by soaring birds as part of sustainable agriculture practices are jeopardised by the excessive usage of pesticides harmful and toxic to humans and nature. According to Born…
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
…new regulations for the use of agricultural pesticides near public K-12 school sites and licensed daycare facilities will take effect. The new rule from the California Department of Pesticide Regulations…
Agri View: Biological Pesticides
Everett Griner talks about biological pesticides in today’s Agri View. Everett tells us what kind of place these products have in today’s farming. Biological Pesticides…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…pesticides using state of the art equipment operated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) sets levels for the maximum amounts of…
Secretary Perdue Welcomes WTO Statement on MRLs
…forward to continued collaboration with the WTO SPS Committee, the Codex Alimentarius Commission and other partners to establish international residue standards that enable the safe use of pesticides and, at…
EU to Lists Objections to Bayer-Monsanto Deal
…Monsanto to make sure farmers still have choice and “affordable prices, both when it comes to seeds and pesticides.” A precise list of objections, however, should allow Bayer and Monsanto…
China Phasing Out More Pesticides in Push for Food Safety
China will begin eliminating the use of 12 pesticides over the next five years as it looks to improve safety of farm produce. The move comes amid an ongoing campaign…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…Agricultural Biologist and Inspector Ken Griffin will be discussing permitting requirements and reporting pesticide use for common ranch pesticides. Other presentations will cover smoke management programs and burn permits, along…
New Pesticide Regulations Begin January 1
The new pesticide regulations regarding the use of agricultural pesticides near public K-12 school sites and licensed daycare facilities will take effect January 1, 2018. The new rule from the…
USDA Research to Support Environmentally-Friendly Pesticides, Reduction of Methyl Bromide
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced funding available to research new, environmentally-friendly pesticides, and innovative tools and strategies to replace methyl bromide,…
USDA Invests in Integrated Pest Management for Increased Production
…fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and nursery crops (including floriculture). The Methyl Bromide Transition program supports research for new, effective pesticides and approaches to managing pests that can…
Benefits of No-Dig Garden Beds
…helping keep the ground underneath so healthy. Another advantage of not digging is not having to use chemicals or pesticides on the area that’s been tilled and cleaned up. If…
GMO’s Take New Approach with Non-Browning Apples
…to pesticides or insects through transferring new DNA from another species into plants. The difference with Arctic Apples is they have been engineered within the genome of the same plant…