The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. This effort is critical to help determine the economic impact of certified organic agriculture production on the nation. Organic lemons thrive in this unique Arizona farming community. Greek mythology paints lemons as a symbol of wealth and love. It was believed that tucking dried lemon leaves under a pillow at night would translate to sweet dreams. Today, lemons are still a form of yellow gold, albeit a different kind, among chefs and consumers around the world, including in Arizona. A bill introduced in the Colorado State Legislature seeks to limit the use of some pesticides in the state in order to protect people and pollinating insects. A report by the Independent finds chemical-intensive farming of crops for animal feed puts thousands of endangered species at risk. U.S. farmlands use more than 235 million pounds of pesticide (i.e., herbicides and insecticides) solely for animal feed production, many of which are highly hazardous pesticides. Children’s exposure to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides, particularly during the course of mosquito control operations, is associated with increased occurrence of certain respiratory diseases and allergic outcomes, finds research published in the journal Thorax late last month.
Children’s exposure to synthetic pyrethroid insecticides, particularly during the course of mosquito control operations, is associated with increased occurrence of certain respiratory diseases and allergic outcomes, finds research published in the journal Thorax late last month.
A bill introduced in the Colorado State Legislature seeks to limit the use of some pesticides in the state in order to protect people and pollinating insects.
A report by the Independent finds chemical-intensive farming of crops for animal feed puts thousands of endangered species at risk. U.S. farmlands use more than 235 million pounds of pesticide (i.e., herbicides and insecticides) solely for animal feed production, many of which are highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs).
USDA to gather new data on certified organic agriculture production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Organic Survey to gather new data on certified organic crops and livestock commodities in the United States. This effort is critical to help determine the economic impact of certified organic agriculture production on the nation.
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Organic lemons thrive in this unique Arizona farming community
Greek mythology paints lemons as a symbol of wealth and love. It was believed that tucking dried lemon leaves under a pillow at night would translate to sweet dreams. Today, lemons are still a form of yellow gold, albeit a different kind, among chefs and consumers around the world, including in Arizona.
