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Common farm fungicide may be contributing to 'insect apocalypse'
A widely-used agricultural chemical sprayed on fruits and vegetables to prevent fungal disease is also killing beneficial ...
NOLA.com15h
These stinging, potentially deadly ants have made their way to Louisiana. Here's what to know.
An established colony of invasive, stinging ants was detected in East Baton Rouge this month, marking the first confirmed ...
The Cool Down on MSN14h
Farmers sound the alarm over rapid spread of insect that evolves to eat more crops: 'Further spread ... to other European countries is to be expected'
It even survives the winter by living in the roots of cereal crops like wheat. Farmers sound the alarm over rapid spread of ...
Vermont Business Magazine18h
Advocates urge timely action on rules to protect pollinators
Act 182 marks a critical step forward in protecting Vermont’s pollinators, but its implementation cannot fully take effect ...
AgriLife Today21h
Emerging agriculture technologies highlight Stiles Farm Field Day
Stiles Farm Field Day featured new weed management methods and breakthrough agricultural technology innovations.
After Screwworm Scare, US-Mexico Border Set to Reopen for Cattle Imports
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and the United States said they would gradually reopen the United States border to cattle imports from Mexico in July after U.S. agriculture officials suspended them in May ...