Por: Portland Press Herald Opinion March 28, 2023
When I started farming corn and soybeans on our 320-acre family farm in Greene County, Iowa, in 1976, herbicides like dicamba were a go-to to control weeds. Dicamba is , but it helped control broadleaf weeds in my corn crop – until it didn’t. Bayer and BASF are pushing the controversial weedkiller dicamba. Bidermann/Dreamstime.com/TNS ABOUT THE AUTHOR George Naylor is a farmer in Iowa, and past president of the National Family Farm... + full article
ABC7 USA Health March 16, 2023
A total of 210 pesticides were found on the 12 foods, the report said. Kale, collard and mustard greens contained the largest number of different pesticides - 103 types - followed by hot and bell peppers at 101.Some of the USDA's tests show traces of pesticides long since... + más
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WPTV USA Life March 15, 2023
In its biannual shopper’s guide, that 75% of non-organic fresh produce sold in the U.S. contains residues of harmful pesticides. In the report released Wednesday, the EWG said strawberries led the list with the most pesticides. The EWG data comes from 46,569 samples of 46... + más
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Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Nation February 06, 2023
HALLOWELL — A proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of synthetic pesticides on private property and all pesticides within 75 feet of any body of water is drawing mixed reactions. Anyone in violation would be contacted by the city’s code enforcement officer and then... + más
Hallowell council votes to table controversial pesticide ordinance | Portland Press Herald
Officials from Hallowell, Manchester and Farmingdale open to working together, sharing municipal resources | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion February 03, 2023
Maine has taken the lead nationally, having committed more than $100 million to investigate soil, water and food contamination caused by “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and to provide emergency financial assistance and technical help to... + más
New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals | Portland Press Herald
Commentary: Criticism of Maine State Chamber of Commerce on PFAS undeserved | Portland Press Herald
Portland Press Herald USA Nation January 28, 2023
Maine is the first state in the nation to ban pesticides that contain forever chemicals, a law that could force more than 1,300 pesticides to be taken off the market here. And some fear the loss of about one of every 10 pesticides that can be sold here will have unintended... + más
Portland Press Herald USA Opinion January 07, 2023
Last year was another very tough year for U.S. farmers. From supply chain hassles and higher costs stemming from the pandemic and the war in Ukraine, to increased drought and torrential storms brought about by climate change, trying to keep crops healthy and businesses going has... + más
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Portland Press Herald USA Nation December 14, 2022
HALLOWELL — The City Council on Monday narrowly voted to table the first reading of a controversial pesticide ordinance after residents and officials raised concerns about the city’s authority and ability to enforce the policy. Officials also agreed to ensure more residents... + más
Hallowell officials plan next steps for former fire station, Public Works Department facility | Portland Press Herald
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