…of tactics to control economically damaging pest populations. Control tactics may include mating disruption, cultural or biological controls, beneficial insects and the judicious use of pesticides, when necessary. Newer, softer…
Agri View: Bee Gone
…have been robust. A new government study blames a combination of factors for the mysterious and dramatic loss of honeybees, including increased use of pesticides especially in the US, shrinking…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…am especially pleased to note that California is reducing the use of the pesticides that can be the most hazardous to human health and the pesticides most challenging to control.”…
Western View: Bee Colony Collapses Cause Found?
Scientists now think that the recent surge of bee colony collapses are not caused by pesticides, instead, by a virus coupled with an aggressive mite. This is according to researchers…
Agri View: Organic Food Scammers
…pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. “Before a product can be labeled ‘organic,’ a government-approved certifier inspects the farm where the food is…
Wet Weather Doesn’t Hinder Citrus Harvest
…to bees, specifically neonicotinoids. In the assessment, the EPA said citrus “may” have residues of pesticides in pollen and nectar above a threshold level. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…BuzzFeed News Reporter A large drone capable of carrying tanks of fertilizers and pesticides for farming was given approval Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Yamaha RMAX is the…
FDA Requests Comments on Use of the Term “Natural” on Food Labeling
…not normally be expected to be in that food. However, this policy was not intended to address food production methods, such as the use of pesticides, nor did it explicitly…
Agri View: Plastic Farming
What is it that is helping farmers produce bigger and better crops, save money on fertilizer and pesticides? It is also creating a huge environmental problem. Everett Griner talks about…
Almond Board: Water Issues and Yield
…the upcoming Almond Conference. Topics at the conference include many facets of water – including irrigation, groundwater, regulations and more. There are also sessions on food safety, pesticides, bee health…
NRCS Handbook to Support Conservation on Organic Farms
…Midwest Organic & Sustainable Education Service, National Center for Appropriate Technology, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Northwest Center for Alternative to Pesticides, Oregon Tilth, Virginia Biological Farming Association and Wild Farm…
Map Identifies Farmland with Greatest Potential for Groundwater Recharge
…fall applications of fertilizers and pesticides to protect groundwater quality. * Maximize water infiltration by reducing soil compaction and improving soil structure with cover crops and amendments like mulch, compost,…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…produce is tested using state-of-the-art equipment for 300 types of pesticides operated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets standards allowing each…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…regulations include: There is no grace period for training; an employee must be trained before working in an area where pesticides had been used or a restricted-entry interval has been…