Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Farmers Weekly Biologicals will make up 25% of the overall crop protection market by 2035, growing by more than three times to a value of $30bn (£24bn), predicts Dr John Wiles, global biology leader with Corteva Agriscience.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Farmers are having to adjust what they grow and how they grow it, and people all along the food chainfrom the workers who harvest the crops to the consumers who eat themfeel the effects. Droughts, heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding brought on by climate change all have a massive impact on the food system.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 9, 2023

When looking at any pesticide label there should be three words that make you stop, think, and mark the calendar: pre-harvest interval. The pre-harvest interval — PHI — is the minimum time necessary between application of a product and cutting the crop, either by swathing or straight-cutting.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic beans farming focuses on growing beans without synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or fertilizers. Farmers rely on natural methods to improve soil health and plant growth, resulting in healthier crops. Organic beans farming enhances soil fertility through practices like crop rotation, composting, and green manure.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 11, 2025

It also necessitates petroleum-based pesticides, from fungicides to herbicides, to ward off weeds and stop sprouting. Another 38 percent comes from retail consumption and waste; and the rest is from industrial inputs (like pesticides and fertilizer) and agriculture production. Irrigation and farm equipment also depend on fossil fuels.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 23, 2024

It relies on natural methods to cultivate healthy and sustainable crops. By avoiding synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, it promotes… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Banana Farming Organic farming practices support soil health and biodiversity.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

It relies on natural fertilizers, pest control, and soil management to promote healthy crop growth and protect the environment. By avoiding chemical fertilizers and pesticides, farmers reduce soil degradation and protect… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Ginger Farming

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Representing State Lead Agencies in 43 states, NASDA members are tasked with numerous elements of pesticide regulation that are immediately impacted by this decision, including the administration, implementation, and enforcement of the production, labeling, distribution, sale, use, and disposal of pesticides under FIFRA.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 3, 2025

Organic blueberry farming involves cultivating blueberries without synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It focuses on natural methods to enhance soil health and plant growth, promoting both environmental sustainability and crop quality.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2023

EPA announced its decision to allow the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on crops, including soybeans, following a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit last month.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

They grow a variety of crops including corn, soybeans, rye, wheat, sorghum, and peas; pasture-raise pigs for specialty meat company Niman Ranch; and care for chickens, sheep, ducks, geese, alpacas, and numerous cats—in addition to raising two young children and running a farm stay experience. In fact, now I am a regenerative farmer.”

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Western FarmPress

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Read about it and other new crop protection products. Hi-Tech Farming: Storen from Syngenta is being billed as a new, strong residual herbicide for corn.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Jute plants grow quickly, with a harvest period of about 4-6 months, making it an excellent crop for seasonal farming. Jute is a rain-fed crop, requiring minimal pesticides and fertilizers compared to other commercial crops. Its low environmental impact… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Jute Farming

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Food Politics

JANUARY 30, 2025

Farmers are starting to find the chemicals contaminating their land, water, crops and livestock. Consumer Reports detects PFAS in some milk The politics: from Civil Eats: Why Are Pesticide Companies Fighting State Laws to AddressPFAS? RISE also deploys a grassroots network of individuals who work in and with pesticide companiese.g.,

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Pesticides are substances used to prevent, control, or eliminate pests that can damage crops, animals, or human health. They are commonly used in agriculture to

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Civil Eats

JANUARY 7, 2025

This year was a pretty hot and dry year, but still, some of the crops I raised did pretty well, he says with a satisfied smile. Kotutwa Johnson might build some protection for his crops with desert brush or cans to shield them from the wind, but his plants thrive without any fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, mulch, or irrigation.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 11, 2025

Organic Turnip Farming focuses on cultivating turnips using sustainable methods, free from synthetic chemicals and pesticides. Organic Turnip Farming supports biodiversity by integrating crop rotation, cover crops, and organic fertilizers.

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Sustainable Harvest International

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Sustainable Farming Increases Income Many family farmers struggle to afford inputs such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides that they have been taught to use, even though the money spend on these takes away from their ability to meet basic needs. SHI-Panama farmer Mara Gonzles tends to her crops on her agroforestry farm.

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Real Agriculture

AUGUST 27, 2024

Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. Read More Drones, or UAVs, can scout fields, create maps, apply seed, and — eventually — apply pesticides. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and. To discuss what is legal, what’s a good fit, and.

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 7, 2024

Soybean Source: By adhering to these pesticide safety reminders, farmers can protect their crops, the environment and their own well-being.

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Civil Eats

APRIL 22, 2024

Its 2,800 acres—the first protected habitat for the wild relatives of crops in the United States—now shelter not just a single pepper but at least 45 different species. Forest Service to identify and collect other wild relatives of crops in this area. In the U.S. Arizona is the third driest state in the U.S. An Arizona Walnut tree.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 13, 2025

Organic Barley Farming is the practice of cultivating barley without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic Barley Farming prioritizes the use of organic inputs like compost, manure, and cover crops to nourish the soil.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Organic cashew farming focuses on growing cashew trees without the use of synthetic chemicals or pesticides. It emphasizes natural farming practices that enhance soil health, crop quality, and environmental sustainability. Organic cashew farming supports biodiversity by encouraging the growth of other plants and microorganisms.

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National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This translates to healthier food and a healthier environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. This analysis found that AFRI has historically funded low levels of organic research, while the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) has been erratic in supporting organic research projects.

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Agric4profits

JANUARY 12, 2025

Organic beet farming is a sustainable agricultural practice that focuses on growing beets without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic beet farming uses crop rotation, composting, and natural pest control to maintain soil fertility.

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Civil Eats

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It turns out a system that relies less on row crops isn’t just good for a time- and resource-strapped young farmer. It works as both a cover crop and forage for the cattle, and it’s helping Bedtka build up organic matter in his soil. Any day you can graze is better,” says Bedka. That’s where the sorghum-sudangrass comes in.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Organic pepper farming focuses on cultivating peppers without synthetic chemicals or pesticides, ensuring healthier produce. Organic pepper farming encourages biodiversity by incorporating companion planting, crop rotation, and organic fertilizers. Farmers use natural methods to maintain soil health, control pests, and boost yields.

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Agric4profits

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Organic Mango Farming focuses on growing mangoes without synthetic chemicals or harmful pesticides. Organic Mango Farming also helps preserve biodiversity by encouraging the use of organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and pest control methods… Read More » Complete Practical Guide on Organic Mango Farming

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ProAg

AUGUST 24, 2023

Weed resistance is a hot topic for any farmer or crop adviser. A rural sociology professor at Iowa State University led a survey that questioned more than 350 certified crop advisers nationwide. Results showed that 75% of crop advisers are moderately or very concerned about managing herbicide resistance in the next five years.

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Agwired

MARCH 11, 2025

The letter, sent to the heads of Health and Human Services, USDA, and EPA, specifically focuses on the importance of pesticides, biotechnology, and food and feed ingredients for farmers and consumers, and it highlights how these products are already well regulated to ensure their safe use.

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NASDA

MARCH 8, 2024

General Comments NASDA sopports USDA’s efforts to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops through a suite of administrative and statutory programs – collectively referred to as the SCCI. NASDA believes the SCBG program must be flexible and state-driven in order to be nimble, locally responsive, and efficient.

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World Agri-Tech

MARCH 10, 2025

Less than 10% of pesticides and 33% of critical fertilizers used in farms actively contribute to crop protection and yield. In the United States alone, farmers apply $16 billion worth of pesticides and more than $30 billion in fertilizers annually, yet the ag-industry lacks critical insight on where all this value ends up.

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Agric4profits

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Using organic pesticides in agriculture means choosing natural and environmentally friendly solutions to protect crops from harmful pests. Unlike traditional

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Western FarmPress

APRIL 3, 2024

Consider what pesticides you’ll be spraying this crop season to find your perfect fit.

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Cropaia

JANUARY 22, 2025

Pesticides are indispensable tools in agriculture, designed to protect crops from the adverse effects of pests, diseases, and weeds. Understanding MoA is crucial for several reasons: Resistance management: Rotating pesticides with different MoAs prevents pests, pathogens, or weeds from developing resistance.

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NASDA

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA” or the “Agency”) on EPA’s October 12, 2023 Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“ANPR”) concerning the Agency’s approach to regulation of seeds treated with a pesticide registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (“FIFRA”), 7 U.S.C. § 136 et seq.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Their app, called Plantix, could near-instantaneously diagnose a crop pest or disease simply by looking at a photo of the plant. If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” A farmer uses the Plantix app to diagnose crop pests and disease.

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