pesticides
EPA expedites protection on high-risk pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an effort to expedite protections on some high-risk uses of four organophosphate pesticides. ... READ MORE »
FAO reviews 1,4-DMN for CODEX MRL approval
A naturally-occurring bio-control, 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene (1,4-DMN), that enhances dormancy, controls spouting and encourages field-fresh quality in ... READ MORE »
Researchers investigate ways to reduce pesticide drift
To reduce the effects of pesticide drift and protect pollinators, researchers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research S... READ MORE »
The quest for a definition
Each year, farmers hear about new and exciting published research on plant biostimulants, but there seems to be a disconnect when looking at product l... READ MORE »
NPC calls on Congress to preempt state pesticide laws
National Potato Council (NPC) joined more than 330 agricultural and environmental organizations calling on Congress to ensure that EPA-approved, scien... READ MORE »
NPC calls on EPA to reject petition to regulate pesticide-treated seeds
As EPA approaches a September 30 deadline to decide whether to act on a petition seeking a rulemaking or a formal agency interpretation for pesticidal... READ MORE »
NPC supports increased EPA funding for pesticide registration actions
On July 19, NPC joined more than 40 state and national organizations on a letter to Senate appropriators calling for an increase in EPA funding to sup... READ MORE »
Spray drift unavoidable, but there are ways to mitigate it
Be it soil-applied applications at planting or postemergence applications, spray drift remains a nagging issue for vegetable growers. “Drift is a... READ MORE »
Vive issues chemigation recommendation for recently approved nematicide
Potato growers have a new tool to battle nematodes in-season with Averland FC. Averland FC (abamectin + Allosperse) was registered by the U.S. Envi... READ MORE »
University of Idaho offering pesticide recertification webinar series
The University of Idaho (UI) Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is offering one-hour webinars for pesticide recertification credit, v... READ MORE »
