pesticides
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2023
Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts
Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2023
PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say
Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2023
Commentary: Our farmers need all the help they can get – that includes pesticides
Legislating against chemical agents regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency imperils already-struggling growers.
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PublishedSeptember 11, 2022
Maine Gardener: A new tactic being considered to combat the spotted wing drosophila
The pest destroys as much as 30 percent of Maine's blueberry crop annually.
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PublishedAugust 8, 2021
Maine Gardener: Growing a gardener
With the help of MOFGA, a one-time black thumb has become a gardener.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2021
A new rose book by Maine rose expert Peter E. Kukielski is a stunner
The lavishly illustrated 'Rosa: The Story of the Rose,' encompasses history, art, religion and botany.
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PublishedJuly 25, 2020
Commentary: Integrated pest management uses science to protect crops, lands
Invasives can be managed in a way that benefits Maine’s environment and saves forests, gardens and green spaces for future generations.
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PublishedJuly 9, 2020
Cheverus drops controversial plan to use pesticide despite Portland’s approval
Not long after receiving a waiver to use a synthetic pesticide on its athletic fields, the high school withdrew its appeal Thursday amid criticism from residents.
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PublishedDecember 12, 2019
Public hearing set for Falmouth’s new pesticide ordinance
Residents can weigh in on Jan. 13 on rules requiring registration, annual report of pesticide use.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2019
Pesticide survey available in S. Portland