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Va. pollinator plan aligned with national recommendations to revive honeybee population

June 22, 2017

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released its pollinator protection plan just as a task force for the Council for Agricultural Science and Technology published a commentary examining honey bee health stressors.

Bees, Honey, Farm Practices, News, Pesticides

Farmers disposing of unwanted pesticides safely

August 11, 2016

More than 1.4 million pounds of outdated and unwanted pesticides have been collected and destroyed since the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services began the Virginia Pesticide Disposal Program in 1990.

Farm Practices, News, Pesticides

USDA report: Pesticide residues on food well below amounts dangerous to humans

April 14, 2016

Any pesticide chemical residue found on samples of various foods tested by the U.S. Department of Agriculture fell below levels that could pose a safety risk, according to findings released earlier this year.

Food and Drink, Food Safety, Pesticides, Safety

USDA study: Pesticide residues not a safety concern

June 21, 2012

Whether produced organically or conventionally, fruits and vegetables raised in the United States are safe to eat. That’s the conclusion of a pesticide residue study released May 25 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service.

Food Safety, Pesticides

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