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California Regulators Propose Restrictions of Soil Fumigant

May 17, 2013
California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have proposed restrictions on the use of chloropicrin, a fumigant commonly applied to strawberries, peppers, tomatoes, raspberries, and blackberries. The proposed rule would . . . MORE>

Manufacturer to Restrict Atrazine Sales, Use, and Distribution on Long Island

May 16, 2013
Recent public outcry over atrazine contamination of drinking water supplies on Long Island has pressured pesticide, herbicide, and fungicide manufacturer Makhteshim Agan of North America (MANA) to restrict the sale, use, and distribution of the toxic . . . MORE>

Supreme Court Finds Farmer in Violation of Monsanto’s GE Seed Patent

May 15, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that farmers cannot replant patented genetically engineered (GE) seed as it violates licensing agreements. This means that farmers must pay industry giants like Monsanto for seed each growing season, sealing the agribusiness giant's quest . . . MORE>

Environmental Impact Statement Delays New Monsanto and Dow 2,4-D Resistant Crops

May 14, 2013
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that environmental impact statements (EIS) are required for Dow and Monsanto'sÂ new genetically engineered (GE),Â 2,4-D resistant crops.Â According to Reuters, Dow had anticipated that their new crop would be on market by . . . MORE>

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Commonsense protections from pesticide applications into our nation's waterways are at risk when the Senate takes their version of the farm bill to the floor as early as Monday next week (May 20th). We urge you to take action now!
Your voice made an impact at the spring 2013 NOSB meeting. Thank you to those who submitted comments! Click here to view the most recent results.
Whether you become a member of Beyond Pesticides, give the gift of membership, donate or buy a gift from our online shop, your support can do a world of good for our nation and the people (and pollinators) within it!
Beyond Pesticides Applauds EU for Protecting Bees, Asks EPA to Take Urgent Action. For more information about our work to protect bees, read about our new BEE Protective Campaign.

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Tell Your Senators: Protect Our Nation's Waters! Dangerous farm bill amendments will strip protections from pesticides in our waterways that we can't afford to lose. For more information, see our Threatened Waters Regulatory Issues page.

New BEE Protective Campaign Launched in time for Earth Day! Check out our new educational materials, and pledge your organically managed yard or park as a pollinator-friendly Pesticide Free Zone.

Thank you for joining us! Beyond Pesticides' 31st National Pesticide Forum, Sustainable Families, Farms and Food: Resilient communities through organic practices, was held April 5-6, 2013 at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.

Pesticides and You

Newsletter of Beyond Pesticides

Winter 2012-13 ISSUE

A is for Apples, Alar and Antibiotics

Pediatricians Issue Warnings on Pesticides

Update: Transforming Government's Approach to Regulating Pesticides

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