Farmers Weekly

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Currently, the global figure stands at $9bn (£7.3bn), but the combined drivers of sustainable production, legislation, new modes of action […] The post How biologicals and new approaches are changing pesticide use appeared first on Farmers Weekly

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Western FarmPress

JUNE 17, 2024

Hoosier News and Notes: Clean Sweep Pesticide Disposal offers several dates and locations; invasive species workshop to provide control advice; weed science field day almost here; and Twilight Tour headed for Feldun Purdue Ag Center.

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Civil Eats

MARCH 27, 2024

But as Civil Eats’ reporting has shown over the past 15 years, the impacts of those pesticides are profound and span the entire food chain—from threatening important organisms in soil to causing illness due to acute exposure during use. And between 1990 and 2020, the amount of pesticides used per acre increased by 33 percent.

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Agric4profits

JULY 28, 2024

Pesticides are not sold in its pure form because they are highly toxic, thus they are often diluted with any carrier to avoid the hazards of poisoning to applic

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ATTRA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A new study led by University of Ottawa scientist Sabrina Rondeau shows that more than 70% of wild bee species face significant risks from pesticide residues in soil. The study revealed that pesticide risk assessments based on honeybees fail to account for the vulnerability of ground-nesting bees to pesticide residue.

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Agric4profits

AUGUST 1, 2024

Organic farming pesticides are substances used to control pests and diseases in organic farming systems without relying on synthetic chemicals. These pesticides

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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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CABI

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CABI has worked in partnership to produce a training module on lower-risk plant protection products to help agro-input dealers in Uganda reduce the risks associated with highly hazardous pesticides to deal with a range of crop pests.

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Western FarmPress

JANUARY 8, 2024

Quick Take: Look for 2024 pesticide license trainings, links to IAA scholarship applications, the latest on Women Changing the Face of Ag, a new farm family legacy workshop, and a new book on southern Illinois.

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CABI

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A writeshop has led to the creation of a draft National Pesticide Residue Monitoring Framework for Kenya aimed at coordinating pesticides residue monitoring for domestic and export value chains.

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Agric4profits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Organic farming is a method of agriculture that focuses on growing food without using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs

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Western FarmPress

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Private pesticide applicators in Iowa are required to be certified if using restricted-use pesticides.

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Farming First

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A symposium of 50 global experts has emphasised the need for a circular economy in managing empty pesticide containers in Vietnam and beyond. The post Pesticide Waste: Symposium Paves the Way for Circular Agriculture in Vietnam’s Food System appeared first on Farming First.

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Farming First

MAY 28, 2024

CropLife International's SPMF program reports progress in sustainable pesticide management in Kenya, Morocco, Thailand, and Vietnam. The post Pesticide Management: SPMF Program Reports Progress in Key Countries appeared first on Farming First.

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AgriLife Today

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Allows producers to receive continuing education units The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be holding the Overton Pesticide Continuing Education Units Program virtually on Nov. Read More → The post Virtual pesticide continuing education program set for Nov. The program will be from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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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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CABI

JUNE 7, 2024

To mark World Food Safety Day on 7 June, with the theme of the year “Food safety: prepare for the unexpected“ we take a look at the ways in which the PlantwisePlus pesticide risk reduction pathway can contribute to safer food production. In many parts of the world, food safety is not guaranteed.

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Agric4profits

JULY 29, 2024

All pesticides are poisonous. Extra care should be taken to avoid pesticide poisoning of the applicator and damage to the environment. Damage to both man and en

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 26, 2023

We will hear an interview with Kelvin Heppner of RealAgriculture and the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie Claude Bibeau on the decisions made on MRLs and cosmetic pesticide use. We will also hear an interview from RealAgriculture’s Kara. We will also hear an interview from RealAgriculture’s Kara. Read More

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AgriLife Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public health trainings specifically for those who work in Texas cities, towns The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host a three-day Pesticide Applicator Training for Public Health program for city employees at multiple locations statewide, beginning in late February.

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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

JULY 27, 2023

It is important to understand that the rules and regulations for using spray drones for pesticide applications are very different and complex than flying a normal drone with a camera.

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ProAg

AUGUST 25, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially announced a national pesticide restriction as part of the Endangered Species Act. Read more on EPA’s move on endangered species-driven pesticide restrictions here. The post EPA Reveals Pesticide Restriction for Endangered Species appeared first on ProAg.

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AgriLife Today

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

AgriLife Extension course prepares participants for Texas Department of Agriculture licensing exam The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in McLennan County will be holding a private pesticide applicator training course on Sept. Read More → The post Private pesticide applicator training course set Sept. 26 in Waco.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

A study published by University of Southern California researchers in Nature Sustainability shows a strong correlation between pesticide use and declining sightings of wild bees , with appearances of some species dropping as much as 56% in areas of high pesticide use compared to areas with no pesticide use.

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Todays Farmer Magazine

MARCH 4, 2024

Do you have old, unwanted or leftover pesticides taking up room in your barn, shed, garage or home? Throwing away pesticides or pouring them down the drain can be detrimental to the environment, septic systems and the water supply. Secure pesticides upright in a cardboard box and transport in the back of a truck, trailer or car trunk.

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ATTRA

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Research published in the journal Science and reported in The New York Times showed that when bat populations declined from disease, farmers increased their pesticide use to address increased insect pressure on crops. Specifically, pesticide use in U.S. In turn, this led to higher infant mortality, scientists found.

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Food Environment and Reporting Network

OCTOBER 24, 2024

If successful, Strey says a little sheepishly in the clip, Plantix would “save the environment by using less pesticides.” During the three intervening years, Strey and her team had reshaped Plantix from a tool they hoped would help reduce global pesticide use into an app that would make it easier for farmers to buy pesticides.

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Cropaia

APRIL 29, 2023

Farmers widely use pesticides for controlling pest populations and diseases in agricultural production systems. However, resistance to pesticides is a significant problem in agriculture, resulting in lower crop yields and increased pesticide use, which can have negative environmental and health impacts.

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AgWeb Farm Journal

APRIL 3, 2024

Are You Disposing Pesticides Properly? Here’s How to Know apiuser Wed, 04/03/2024 - 16:04

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Todays Farmer Magazine

MARCH 2, 2023

Hazardous waste contractors unload discarded pesticides during a previous Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ collection event at MFA Agri Services in Montgomery City. Simply throwing away pesticides or pouring them down the drain can be detrimental to the environment, septic systems and the water supply.

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Food Politics

JANUARY 30, 2024

PESTICIDES I read in The Guardian: Nearly 40% of conventional baby food contains toxic pesticides, US study finds. The research, conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) non-profit, looked at 73 products and found at least one pesticide in 22 of them. No pesticides were detected in any of the 15 organic products.

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ATTRA

MARCH 21, 2024

Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its annual “ Guide to Pesticides in Produce ,” also known as the “Dirty Dozen” list. EWG also compiles a Clean Fifteen list that shows fruits and vegetables with very low or no pesticide residues. This publication analyzes data from tests conducted by the U.S.

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Western FarmPress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

EPA’s Endangered Species Act-driven pesticide strategy may increase impacts on ag.

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CABI

AUGUST 1, 2023

Pesticide misuse and overuse threaten food safety. As a result, when outbreaks occur, farmers often rely on pesticides. Pests and diseases significantly constrain productivity and… The post Mitigating pesticide risks for safer produce in Kenya: challenges and recommendations appeared first on PlantwisePlus Blog.

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ATTRA

MARCH 23, 2024

A study published in Science and conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara, University of British Columbia, and University of Colorado Boulder explored the complicated relationship between organic farming and pesticide use on neighboring fields.

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Real Agriculture

JULY 18, 2024

The use of drones for spraying pesticides on crops is still off-label and not legal in Canada, but it’s one step closer to becoming reality. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has approved its first herbicide for drone application in Canada, although it’s not for agricultural use.

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