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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Organic, Consumer/Retail, Human Health,

04/19/2024 SOURCE: www.desmoinesregister.com

Are green beans high risk? What to know about Consumer Reports' pesticide in produce study

Consumer Reports' latest analysis on pesticides in produce offers a look at the risk certain vegetables and fruits pose to consumers.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Fertilizer, Ag India, Weather,

04/08/2024 SOURCE: apnews.com

Farmers in India are hit hard by extreme weather. Some say expanding natural farming is the answer

Andhra Pradesh state has become a positive example of the benefits of natural farming, a process of using organic matter as fertilizers and pesticides that makes crops more resilient to bad weather.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Human Health,

04/08/2024 SOURCE: www.thegazette.com

Opinion Piece

Opinion: Roundup is safe, but hemp drinks are ‘nefarious,’ in the Iowa Senate

Climbing Kites, Iowa’s first cannabis-infused sparkling water, features varying doses of THC and CBD. Thanks to a majority share purchase …

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Organic, Pest Control,

03/26/2024 SOURCE: phys.org

New research shows unintended harms of organic farming

Organic farming is often touted as a more sustainable solution for food production, leveraging natural forms of pest control to promote eco-friendly cultivation.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Crop Dusting, Pest Control, Crop Diseases,

03/26/2024 SOURCE: www.agdaily.com

Sulfur dust and the death of a California crop dusting pilot | AGDAILY

Anything -- pesticides or not -- can be toxic at high doses. It’s not a matter of organic vs. traditional, it’s about toxicity levels.

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TOPIC(S): Corn/Maize, Soil Health, Agriculture US, Pesticides, Pest Control,

03/25/2024 SOURCE: winonadailynews.com

Minnesota farmers needed for research on soil pests in corn and soybeans

Officials with the University of Minnesota Extension are seeking cooperating farmers to allow their research team to sample corn and soybean fields from April to June 2024.

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Randy Krotz
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Topics: Pesticides, Organic, Vegetables,

Are your organic vegetables and fruits truly pesticide-free?

While it is expected that vegetables and fruits in the open market may have pesticide residue, the presence of these harmful chemicals in supposedly organic produce is particularly concerning.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Pollinators, Consumer/Retail,

09/14/2023 SOURCE: environmentamerica.org

Tell The Home Depot: Stop selling bee-killing pesticides

The Home Depot should stop selling bee-killing pesticides at its stores.

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TOPIC(S): Agriculture US, Pesticides, Government / Policies, US EPA,

07/31/2023 SOURCE: www.epa.gov

EPA Posts Pesticide Incident Data Publicly | US EPA

EPA News Release: EPA Posts Pesticide Incident Data Publicly

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Nancy Kavazanjian
shared this article 1 year ago
Topics: Pesticides, Drones UAV,

Agricultural Drone Use Takes Off

Over the past few years, drones have been used more frequently in agriculture. A growing number of farmers are now using drones to... Read More

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