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Zika pesticide kills millions of bees in South Carolina
2016-09-04 13:15:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
BBC: Millions of honeybees have been killed in South Carolina after pesticide was sprayed to kill off mosquitoes that could be harbouring the Zika virus. Beekeeper Juanita Stanley at Flowertown Farm said she had no warning from Dorchester County officials.
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Golf Courses Lobby Against Pesticide Reforms
2016-08-02 06:40:00| Chemical Processing
Chemical companies and golfing groups spend millions on lobbying.
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Growth rates of fertilizer, pesticide, and seed costs increase over time
2016-07-13 18:29:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Gary Schnitkey and Sarah Sellars, University of Illinois Inputs benefit crops but the prices may hurt the bottom line. The price of crop inputs may soon outweigh revenue read more
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5 Ag stories: Soybean planting, pesticide labels, price expectations
2016-04-16 01:10:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
In the 5 ag stories to read this week, get some considerations for soybean planting and a reminder about pesticide labels. Learn what university experts are predicting for corn and soybean prices and how one farmer is making no-till work in the north. Finally, enjoy some apps for your smartphone. read more
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Pressure mounts on biotech industry shill and chemical pesticide...
2016-03-25 11:44:16| Biotech - Topix.net
A public interest watchdog group that focuses on ensuring truth and transparency in America's food system, is calling on a noted corporate Big Food and GMO defender to publicly reveal any sources of funding he receives. U.S. Right To Know , in a recent press release , said that Jon Entine , a top chemical industry PR operative who has churned out scores of articles in defense of various corporate interests, attacked the Columbia School of Journalism in a March 1 New York Post column, claiming it "smeared Exxon," engaged in "advocacy journalism," and hired "an activist" to run the school.
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