Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In agriculture, drones that show great potential for producers fall under two different jurisdictions. The second is Health Canada, which is responsible for pesticide regulations and approvals. In agriculture, drones that show great potential for producers fall under two different jurisdictions. Read More

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NASDA

MAY 29, 2025

Lack of certainty on EPA-approved, science-based nationwide labels will erode access to current and future pesticides, threatening crops and farmer incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst high inflation.

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NASDA

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation has been awarded a $3 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement the Pesticide Inspector Residential Training Program. This funding, effective Aug.

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Civil Eats

MAY 8, 2025

As regenerative agriculture has gained steam in recent years , Ive been thinking about its potential and how important it is that we direct the energy behind it towards real solutions. The idea of no-till has become nearly synonymous with regenerative agriculture, the farming practice of reducing tillage and plowing.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 10, 2025

Despite increased food production from agricultural advancements, significant quantities of harvested food are lost due to inadequate protection of stored products. An FAO estimate indicates that insect infestation causes about 10% or more loss in developing countries.

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Food Tank

MAY 6, 2025

Regenerative agriculture is big news these days, with companies from ADM to Walmart to Bayer promoting it as the key to improving soil health, biodiversity, and the climate crisis. While no-till farming can be done without harmful chemicals as part of truly regenerative agriculture, U.S. million cars on the road over an entire year.

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Food Tank

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

A global team of journalists recently revealed that agrochemical industry leaders are working to downplay the risks associated with pesticides and discredit and silence critics of these chemicals. Agency for International Development (USAID) for the “enhanced monitoring” of “critics of modern agriculture approaches.” “Our

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

Dusters and sprayers are commonly used… Read More » Pesticide Application Equipment in Agriculture As chemicals are costly, equipment ensuring uniform and effective application is essential.

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CABI

JANUARY 28, 2025

On December 26, 2024, Sichuan Province launched a significant initiative: the “Establishment Specification for IPM Promotion Pesticide Stores. Written in collaboration with local partners and PlantwisePlus, including CABIs Dr Min Wan, this new voluntary standard aims to reform agro-shop operations in China.

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NASDA

JANUARY 22, 2024

NASDA members, the state commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture, have chosen five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2024. They include the 2024 Farm Bill , food safety , labor reform , pesticide regulation and PFAS. Press Release ARLINGTON, Va. territories.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 10, 2025

The widespread concern regarding synthetic pesticides in agriculture cannot overshadow their necessity, nor is a rapid decline in their use anticipated, making consumer protection and user education imperative. When applied intelligently and knowledgeably, chemical pest control methods can be both effective and safe.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 14, 2025

Key considerations before calibration include: Read Also: How to Extract and Package Snail Slime (Snail filtrate) for Commercial Use Terminologies for Sprayer Calibration in Agriculture 1. Coverage for Spray… Read More » Calibration of Sprayers for Efficient Agricultural Pesticide Application

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Real Agriculture

MARCH 20, 2025

Six environmental indicators were used as markers of sustainability in the reports carbon footprint, soil organic carbon, fertilizer use, irrigation, pesticide use, and soil erosion. The reports cover Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats. The reports cover Canadian non-durum wheat, durum wheat, barley, and oats.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

With limited land expansion, increased agricultural productivity relies on fertilizers and pesticides. Crop losses from pests and diseases… Read More » Pesticide Residue Decline in Agricultural Produce

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CABI

JULY 3, 2025

These agricultural input suppliers are often the first point of contact for smallholders who need advice on plant protection products. However, agro-dealers often lack formal training in safer pesticide use and pesticide alternatives. Agro-dealers provide vital support to Sri Lanka’s farmers.

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NASDA

JUNE 20, 2025

Funding for the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs: NASDA requests full authorized funding for the EPA Office of Pesticide Programs to ensure timely pesticide registration reviews and regulatory efficiency, especially given increasing workloads and potential staff reorganization.

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NASDA

MARCH 25, 2025

Without rulemaking, we are concerned recent state actions requiring pesticide labels to carry language inconsistent with EPA safety findings will create a patchwork of false and misleading, and potentially mutually exclusive, state labels. To that end, we urge EPA to grant the state AG petition and initiate rulemaking under 7 U.S.C.

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NASDA

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. — The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is excited to announce the hiring of Patrick Wade as Director of Public Policy. As Director, Wade will advance the organization’s public policy advocacy with his nearly 10 years of experience in agricultural policy and government affairs. territories.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 18, 2025

All pesticides are poisonous. Harm to both humans and the environment may occur if excessive pesticide is added to water or if faulty application equipment is used. Extra care must be taken to prevent poisoning of the applicator and to avoid environmental damage.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

Pesticide residues refer to pesticides detectable in or on locations other than their intended target, such as freshwater reservoirs, streambed sediments, and harvested food. High residue levels in these areas are generally considered undesirable.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 24, 2025

This article explores the application and implications of pesticides in agriculture, highlighting their use, challenges, and effects on ecosystems. … Read More » Pesticides and their Role in Agricultural Pest Management

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Agric4profits

JUNE 12, 2025

Pesticides can enter the body through inhalation of aerosols, dust, and vapor containing pesticides; through oral exposure by consuming contaminated food or water; and through skin exposure by direct contact.

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NASDA

APRIL 14, 2025

Overstreet: The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) submits the following comments on the Updated Mitigation Proposal for the Atrazine Interim Registration Review Decision EPA-HQ-OPP-2013-0266, Case Number 0062. territories. Conservation and environmental protection are also among our chief responsibilities.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 14, 2025

Pesticides are not sold in pure form due to their high toxicity and are diluted with carriers to minimize poisoning risks to applicators and the environment. Technical-grade pesticides are used solely for analytical and toxicological studies.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 10, 2025

However, local authorities, possessing relevant data… Read More » Major Pesticide Groups for Stored Agricultural Produce Protection The FAO and WHO collect toxicological information and provide guidance on overall tolerance figures.

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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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Civil Eats

JULY 24, 2024

More and more pesticides approved for use on U.S. The new analysis, published today in Environmental Health Perspectives, represents the latest effort to understand how common PFAS are in pesticides, which are widely used around the country and directly affect food, water, and soil. The EPA took steps to address that contamination.

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NASDA

MARCH 18, 2024

Our nation’s farmers, applicators, consumers, and other users rely on quality pesticide registration decisions and guidance from federal regulators to allow for the meaningful use of pesticidal tools while ensuring both human health and our environment are protected. million for the operations of EPA-OPP. While FY2024 did provide $1.0

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Food Tank

MAY 27, 2025

This piece is part of the weekly series Growing Forward: Insights for Building Better Food and Agriculture Systems, presented by the Global Food Institute at the George Washington University and the nonprofit organization Food Tank. To view more pieces in the series, click here.

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CABI

JUNE 30, 2025

Pesticides are a widely used pest management option. From farm workers and consumers to pollinators and waterways, the impacts of unsafe pesticide use can be far-reaching. However, if applied incorrectly, they can pose serious risks to human health, ecosystems, and food safety.

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NASDA

MARCH 4, 2025

Q&A In a recent interview, NASDA Director of Public Policy Patrick Wade talks about NASDAs work on agricultural labor, pesticide rules, and rural development. For Plant Agriculture & Pesticide Regulations, this means a commitment to science-based, transparent, and enforceable regulations.

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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. Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). percent of the world’s pesticide sales. In the U.S.,

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Real Agriculture

JUNE 20, 2023

The federal government is lifting its nearly two-year pause on reviews of pesticide maximum residue limits (MRLs), while also introducing a ban on cosmetic pesticide use on federal land.

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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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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 23, 2024

At the same time, agriculture is a major contributor to the climate crisis, producing one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. Seeds From Wild Crop Relatives Could Help Agriculture Weather Climate Change The hardy wild cousins of domesticated crops can teach us how to adapt to a hotter, more unpredictable future.

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Agric4profits

JUNE 10, 2025

Droplet size is highly important if pesticides are to be applied efficiently with minimal environmental contamination. Pesticidal sprays are generally classified according to droplet size. Some aerosols… Read More » Importance of Droplet Size in Pesticide Application mm in diameter.

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Real Agriculture

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Drones are flying everywhere these days but farmers can’t use them to spray pesticides on their crops. Read More Drones are flying everywhere these days but farmers can’t use them to spray pesticides on their crops. Why are drones still grounded for spray application? The answer is. The answer is. Read More

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