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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
shared this article 2 years ago
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 2 years 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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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Agriculture Global, Water, Sustainability,

07/18/2023 SOURCE: flip.it

Project reveals extent of pesticide residues in ecosystems and humans across Europe and Argentina

In the past 70 years, thousands of pesticides have been applied worldwide to increase agricultural production. The intensification of agriculture has led to higher yields, but what are the side effects? ...

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Pollinators,

07/07/2023 SOURCE: environmentamerica.org

Our staff are working hard to save the bees in California, Colorado and other states

Check out this video field update from our canvassers and staff

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TOPIC(S): Soybeans, Pesticides, Government / Policies,

06/16/2023 SOURCE: asa.informz.net

eBean News for June 8, 2023

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Randy Krotz
shared this article 2 years ago
Topics: Agriculture US, Pesticides, Environment,

I am sharing this information to help heighten agriculturalists' understanding of how anti-pesticide groups target the industry.

6 ways to confront pesticide industry science denial and disinformation

Six ideas for policy makers, media outlets, academics, and public health advocates to counteract pesticide industry spin tactics.

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TOPIC(S): Pesticides, Beekeeping, Pollinators,

03/23/2023 SOURCE: www.pan-europe.info

Yes, glyphosate is harmful to bees

Many people assume that herbicides, since they are designed to kill plants, are not toxic for bees. This, however, is far from the truth. In our latest briefing, we list scientific findings that reveal that glyphosate-based herbicides are toxic to bees in many ways. Bees are exposed to these chemicals either by direct contact or by ingestion via food and contaminated water. Glyphosate-based herbicides are widely used to combat weeds in agriculture, towns and cities, peoples’ homes and gardens and even in nature-protected areas.

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