The rising costs and regulatory hurdles are slowing the development of new active ingredients in crop protection.
Economic analysis projects a 7.3% decrease in California lettuce production due to restrictions on key pesticides.
Appeals court ruling restores agricultural uses of the controversial crop protection tool.
Members of the IR-4 Project say changes could negatively impact availability of products that help keep honey bee colonies healthy.
Other issues involve reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act, diminishing number of active ingredients, and increasing pest resistance.
No big surprises ― every one of the top six issues deals with either water or labor.
New technology and plant breeding methods are exciting. But regulations, increased costs, and less availability in labor and supplies drive advances, too.
The market is set to grow as farmers come to realize the value of biostimulants, but that pales with what can be achieved through smart guidance.
Find out how recent Virtual Hill meetings helped stir the pot on FIFRA, PIRA, and Mexico.
California citrus growers had a profitable season, but face a host of daunting challenges, especially demands from regulators and customers.
Department of Pesticide Regulation, Office of Environmental Health pursuing health protections.
The Board of Directors of the United States Association of Cider Makers (USACM) recently met in Washington, DC, […]
Other issues included efficiency, as it regards labor and mechanization; regulation, especially of nitrogen use; and food safety.