…the $71 billion-dollar deal creating a chemical giant. European Union officials have openly expressed concerns about the deal slowing the discovery of new pesticides. The EU recently granted a 10-day…
Fresh Winter Produce
…may be imported or treated with pesticides. Check to see if there is a winter farmer’s market near you. Or consider joining a Community Supported Agriculture, or C.S.A., where members…
Six California Projects that Reduce Pesticide Use
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation at a Jan. 26 award ceremony will recognize several organizations for projects aimed at managing pests while using fewer pesticides. The awards recognize innovation,…
Common Crop Chemical Leaves Bees Susceptible to Deadly Viruses
…wine grapes and tree fruits — to boost the performance of pesticides, makes honey bee larvae significantly more susceptible to a deadly virus, according to researchers at Penn State and…
Humans Need Bees
…garden, supporting organic farmers who don’t use pesticides on their crops, and spreading the word about bees and their declining population. You can learn more by checking out the bumblebeeconservation.org…
Farm Bureau President to Congress: Slash Regulations, Reform Immigration/Ag Labor
…using modern technologies, today’s farmers grow more crops on the same amount of land, using less plowing and pesticides, feeding more people. By developing more uses for our crops, like…
New Communications Concept – SMART Farm Debuts at CES ®
…like fertilizer and pesticides. “Media, influencers and consumers all understand the notion of ‘smart’ as a descriptor for the innovation and technology that helps improve their lives – the smart…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…rule subjects farmers to potential harassment and public criticisms for lawful use of EPA-approved pesticides. In spite of the groups identifying problems related to equity and implementation of the WPS…
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
The Environmental Protection Agency is removing 72 inert ingredients from the list of ingredients approved for use in pesticides. Any manufacturers who want to use those ingredients in the future…
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…farmers markets, food distribution centers, and other outlets throughout California. The produce is tested for more than 350 types of pesticides using state of the art equipment operated by the…
Agri View: Growing Companies
…You know fertilizer, pesticides and insecticides. But what if the seed companies should merge with agriculture chemical groups. Some see this as a normal move. The bottom line is these…
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…Actions on specific pesticides are one way that EPA is protecting workers from pesticide exposure. EPA’s Final Certification and Training and Worker Protection Standard rules will also protect pesticide applicators…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…and ability to use these pesticides safely.” This action will reduce the likelihood of harm from the misapplication because the pesticides may only be applied by a certified applicator or…
Spray and Move Still Spreading Psyllids
…of California Citrus Integrated Pest Management Specialist Beth Grafton-Cardwell said. However, according to Grafton-Cardwell, researchers know this system isn’t 100 percent efficient. “We know that pesticides are not killing every…