Acre Biotechnology Pesticide 
Food Tank
AUGUST 29, 2023
On a summer day in downtown Salinas, California, a group of farmers, biotechnology start-ups and pesticide corporations gathered to talk about the benefits of biology. While the realm of pesticides and fertilizers has been dominated by chemistry for the past eight decades, it seems like biology may soon have its day.
Farmbrite
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Precision Farmer Case Study One inspiring case is a midwestern farmer who adopted drone technology and IoT sensors across their 500-acre corn farm. Sustainable practices, such as precision irrigation and fertilization, and reduced pesticide use, will be more widely adopted, leading to more harmonious environmental use.
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Food Environment and Reporting Network
MAY 28, 2024
It alleges that Mexico’s decree constitutes a trade violation that infringes on the superseding rights of US farmers and biotechnology companies. Washington’s response reflects the corporate capture of the US regulatory system,” said Fernando Bejarano, director of the Action Network on Pesticides and their Alternatives in Mexico.
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
OCTOBER 5, 2023
This would further enable farmers to drastically cut pesticide use and increase habitat availability for a wide range of species. In contrast, today’s dominant players genetically engineer and mass produce seed alongside complementary inputs including fertilizers and pesticides. per planted acre of seed in 1990 paid $93.48
Civil Eats
MARCH 27, 2024
If passed, the legislation could prevent individuals who use pesticides from suing manufacturers based on the argument that the manufacturer should have warned them the products could cause cancer or another illness. Especially in agriculture, most people trust the safety of pesticides, locals say, and Roundup is the most common and coveted.
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