Scores of chickens and thousands of bees have been killed in East Milton. Residents suspect an FPL-contracted helicopter ...

The state is seeking permits to treat infestations in Messalonskee, Little Sebago and Androscoggin lakes this summer.

The law gives apple and other fruit farmers, who account for most of the herbicide’s use in the state, until the end of 2030 to fully phase it out.

The ban follows Syngenta's announcement to end paraquat production globally, and nine other states are considering similar legislation.

Paraquat is one of the most widely used weed killers in the U.S., but more than 70 other countries have banned its use.

Vermont has become the first state in the United States to ban a herbicide tied to a increased risk of Parkinson's disease.

The DuBois City Council unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday authorizing up to $42,000 for herbicide application work in a section of the city watershed aimed at promoting forest ...

A private applicator uses or supervises restricted use pesticides on property they own or rent, for the purpose of producing an agricultural commodity. To maintain a valid license, private applicators ...

I am in the thick of pesticide meeting season and have received some common inquiries that you may share with your fellow private applicators. I’ll summarize these below. First, if your applicator ...

Colorado’s Southeast Area Extension has announced pesticide continued education classes including three in-person pesticide license recertification workshops. Seven core credits cover laws and ...

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — While we are still months away from area farmers planting corn and soybeans, winter is the perfect time for studying. Pickup trucks lined the streets of downtown Rock Island on ...

Last week, I was one of several Extension Educators who hosted a meeting for the Plain Community to give them a chance to take the exam for the private applicator’s licenses for pesticides and manure ...