pesticides

Crop production tools are facing staffing and other challenges at the EPA and USDA, industry witnesses told the House Agriculture Committee this week.

The Trump administration says there won’t be a crackdown on pesticide use in the United States, that according to Politico,

It’s an important time for the future of U.S. ag policy.  Joe Maxwell, Chief Strategy Officer and co-founder of Farm Action, said they put together policy statements because it’s a “historic time” for U.S. agriculture.   "While members of t...

A new national survey commissioned by CropLife America reveals strong trust in American farmers.  That survey also shows the public recognizes the benefits pesticides provide in making food more affordable and accessible.     The May 2025 poll was conducted by Adam Geller of National Research Inc., who served a ...

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Pesticide Disposal Program will provide free and safe disposal of unusable or unwanted pesticides this week.  The program is open to homeowners, farmers, dealers and professional applicators. Spring l...

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is asking farmers and industry partners to share their thoughts on new pesticide label rules.  The Department will hold a workshop Tuesday, February 18th, from 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at the McGregor Training Center, 401 Airport Rd., Colfax....

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has set its federal policy focus for 2025.  The organization's Board of Directors chose five issues to serve as the organization’s primary policy focus for 2025. They include the Farm Bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS and state cooperative agreement funding.   “NASDA members have specified the...

The Idaho Legislative Session is underway, and the Farm Bureau said it’s important farmers statewide stay plugged into what’s happening in Boise.  Idaho Farm Bureau Federation’s Dex Lake said despite demographic changes across the state in recent years, most lawmakers still understand the important role agriculture plays in Idaho’s economy.  But do lawmakers respect Idaho ...

American farmers struggling with slumping incomes and depressed grain prices have been switching to cheaper generic pesticides and fungicides as they plan for spring planting next year, which market analysts said could hit the bottom lines of agrichemical companies...

In an effort to help students studying for statewide pesticide exams, the University of Idaho Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program has developed on-line resources.  Kimberly Tate with UI Extension Integrated Pest Management, said farmers don’t have hours to drive across the state for needed classes.   “All o...