Activists petition EPA for tougher rules to protect children from pesticidesOctober 14th, 2009 Activists ask EPA for tougher pesticide rulesFRESNO, Calif. — A coalition of nonprofit groups is asking the U.S.
How plants can rid themselves of pesticide residuesOctober 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, scientists in China have discovered that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides. The study, by scientist Jing Quan Yu and colleagues, noted that pesticides are essential for sustaining food production for the world's growing population.
Grain elevators full of unsold wheat as fall harvest spreads across Great PlainsSeptember 30th, 2009 Elevators full of unsold wheat amid fall harvestWICHITA, Kan. — Amid a global glut of wheat stockpiles, grain elevators across parts of the Great Plains remain crammed with unsold winter wheat as facilities brace for expected bumper fall harvests of corn, sorghum and soybeans.
Police disperse hundreds marching toward G-20 summit site in PittsburghSeptember 24th, 2009 Cops disperse hundreds of Pittsburgh G-20 marchersPITTSBURGH — Police are throwing canisters spewing smoke after ordering several hundred protesters to stop their march in opposition of the Group of 20 summit in Pittsburgh. The march does not have a city permit and police have declared it an unlawful assembly.
Natural plant hormone can help plants eliminate pesticide residuesSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Chinese researchers have discovered a natural plant hormone that can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides. Researchers have been seeking new ways of minimizing pesticide residues that remain in food crops after harvest - with little success.
Natural hormone helps plants get rid of pesticide residueSeptember 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have discovered a naturally occurring hormone that helps plants rid themselves of certain pesticide residues. Scientists in China are reporting the "intriguing" discovery that a natural plant hormone, applied to crops, can help plants eliminate residues of certain pesticides.
Waste breweries could help generate powerAugust 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new study suggests that after making beer, the waste from breweries can be used to generate power. It would now mean a huge relief and an added advantage for brewers who face difficulty in getting rid of thousands of tons of grain left over at the end of the brewing process.
Insects' biological clocks could pave way for more effective pest controlAugust 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The circadian rhythms or biological "clocks" in some insects can make them far more susceptible to pesticides at some times of the day instead of others, reveal researchers at Oregon State University. The scientists said that with further research, they can tap into this genetic characteristic, identify the times that a target insect is most vulnerable to a specific pesticide, and use that information to increase the effectiveness, reduce costs and decrease the amounts of pesticide necessary for insect control.
Insects' bio-clocks could help more effective pest controlAugust 13th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Researchers have discovered that the circadian rhythms or biological "clocks" in some insects can make them far more susceptible to pesticides at certain times of the day than other. With further research, it may be possible to tap into this genetic characteristic, identify the times that a target insect is most vulnerable to a specific pesticide, and use that information to boost the effectiveness of a pesticide.
Agriculture on the way 'up' for next 10 yearsJune 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A new research has indicated that despite certain uncertainties, 'up' is precisely the direction an Iowa State researcher believes agriculture is headed for at least the next 10 years. Wally Huffman, professor in agricultural economics and Charles F.
Newly discovered granary in Middle East shows grain storage preceded farmingJune 22nd, 2009 Study: Food storage began well before farmingWASHINGTON — People were storing grain long before they learned to domesticate crops, a new study indicates. A structure used as a food granary discovered in recent excavations in Jordan dates to about 11,300 years ago, according to a report in Tuesday's edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Ginkgo biloba is environmentally friendly pesticideJune 16th, 2009 SYDNEY - Organic gardeners can now look forward to a new, natural pest control thanks to an extract from the ginkgo biloba tree that has revealed its potential to act as an environmentally friendly pesticide. University of Waikato's biochemical engineering student Richard Gubb conducted the research under the supervision of Professor Alan Langdon and Dr.
EPA says pesticide carbofuran poses health risk to children, bans it for use on food cropsMay 11th, 2009 Pesticide carbofuran banned for food cropsWASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule banning the use of the pesticide carbofuran on food. The insecticide is used to control pests on fruits, vegetables and other food crops, including corn and potatoes.
Few US ships travel the Gulf of Aden, making attacks rare _ and dangerous for piratesMay 9th, 2009 Despite pirates' threat, attacks on US ships rareBOSTON — A month after Somali pirates vowed revenge on U.S.-flagged ships, there has been no surge of attacks against American boats or their crews. Maritime experts believe it's unlikely pirates will succeed again anytime soon because there are so few U.S.
Cruise passenger missing off Bahamas after falling overboard; Coast Guard suspends searchApril 19th, 2009 Man missing after falling overboard in BahamasMIAMI — The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 39-year-old man who went overboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship off the Bahamas. The incident happened early Saturday morning, about 60 miles north of Nassau.
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