Farmers Buy Into Biologicals

Farmers Buy Into Biologicals

Biological fertilizer usage among row-crop farmers is growing. A new study showed that the number of farmers adopting biological fertilizers and chemicals is trending higher.  ICYMI: Biological fertilizers are microorganisms that enhance plant growth through nitrogen...
The U.S. Might Cry Over Powdered Milk

The U.S. Might Cry Over Powdered Milk

Dairy drama! Colombia is having a cow over U.S. milk powders, claiming they are subsidized by the government.  So what does this mean? Soundbite: “It means that the other country is alleging that there are subsidies by the exporting party that are making the...
Weedkiller Labeling Woes

Weedkiller Labeling Woes

Eleven states petitioned the EPA to set a rule to stop states (looking at you, California) from slapping on chemical warning labels that don’t match up with the agency’s potential hazard findings. California’s claim: California has sights set on adding warning labels...
DCPA Ban Effective Immediately

DCPA Ban Effective Immediately

The EPA has declared an emergency ban on dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate—aka DCPA or Dacthal.  The pesticide has been found to cause irreversible damage to fetuses in utero if they’re exposed to the chemical. This is the first time the agency has used its emergency...