Links
-
Could farm fertilizers be driving Corn Belt cancers?
Read More: Could farm fertilizers be driving Corn Belt cancers? -
Iowa’s legendary soil, the bedrock of its economy, is losing its richness, new research shows
Read More: Iowa’s legendary soil, the bedrock of its economy, is losing its richness, new research shows -
More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study finds
Read More: More than half of Earth’s species live in the soil, study finds -
EPA posts databases of pesticide harm to people, pets and wildlife for first time in agency history
Read More: EPA posts databases of pesticide harm to people, pets and wildlife for first time in agency history“This is the most significant step the EPA has taken in years to increase transparency about pesticides’ harms,” one advocate said.
-
EPA says three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction
Read More: EPA says three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction -
How are agri-chemicals affecting the lives of rural Iowans?
Read More: How are agri-chemicals affecting the lives of rural Iowans?As crop dusters circle above, researchers are working to find out
-
Three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction, according to EPA
Read More: Three widely used pesticides driving hundreds of endangered species toward extinction, according to EPAAnalysis: The chemicals known as neonics are killing bees and other pollinators, polluting waters and ending up in people’s urine.
-
Pesticide-Coated Seeds Are the Focus of a New Push for EPA Regulations
Read More: Pesticide-Coated Seeds Are the Focus of a New Push for EPA RegulationsAlso in this week’s Field Report, a deeper look at the global fertilizer cartel, and the political battle over SNAP continues.
-
EPA sued over pesticide-coated seeds
Read More: EPA sued over pesticide-coated seedsThe Environmental Protection Agency regulates pesticide sprays, but not seeds treated with pesticides, which have become prevalent in the U.S.
-
Move to change how U.S. tracks pesticide use sparks protest
Read More: Move to change how U.S. tracks pesticide use sparks protestScientists oppose U.S. Geological Survey plan to reduce scope and frequency of chemical database