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Bayer Will Not Challenge EPA For Belt Insecticide
Bayer Will Not Challenge EPA For Belt Insecticide
Bayer Will Not Challenge EPA For Belt Insecticide
Bayer CropScience has decided to drop attempts to challenge cancellation of its registration for the insecticide flubendiamide, which it had sold under the trade name Belt. The company made the announcement yesterday, Bayer also said it would not pursue “a new, full registration for flubendiamide,” which could have taken years...
Switzerland Expanding Market Access for Organic Farmers;Global Food Prices Hits New Five Year Low
Switzerland Expanding Market Access for Organic Farmers;Global Food Prices Hits New Five Year Low
Switzerland Expanding Market Access for Organic Farmers;Global Food Prices Hits New Five Year Low
USDA says a new agreement with Switzerland will expand market access for organic farmers. As of Thursday, organic products certified in the United States or Switzerland may be sold as organic in either country. USDA claims the arrangement between the two nations will streamline organic trade, strengthen organic agriculture and support jobs and businesses on a global scale...
Organic Farms Growing Large in Yakima County
Organic Farms Growing Large in Yakima County
Organic Farms Growing Large in Yakima County
Yakima County has more organic farms than any other area of the state. A report from Washington State University said Yakima County has more than 90. There are 3,500 traditional farms in Yakima County. Farmers said the dry climate helps fight certain diseases and makes it easier to grow organically...