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Minnesota Beekeepers Call on Agency to Suspend Bee-Killing Pesticide

March 7, 2014
Forty Minnesota beekeepers have called on the state’s Department of Agriculture to suspend the use of corn seeds treated with bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides, now one of the most ubiquitously used insecticides nationwide. Their move follows a commitment by . . . MORE>

Groups Sue EPA for Disclosure of Pesticide Inert Ingredients on Product Labels

March 6, 2014
Yesterday, Center for Environmental Health, Beyond Pesticides, and Physicians for Social Responsibility, represented by Earthjustice, filed a complaint against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to complete . . . MORE>

Community Passes Resolution Banning Neonicotinoids

March 5, 2014
The City of Eugene, Oregon became the first community in the nation to specifically ban from city property the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, which have scientifically linked to the decline of honey bee colonies. The passage of the resolution came just one week after the Oregon state . . . MORE>

USDA Seeks to Increase Pollinator Habitat without Focus on Pesticides and GE

March 4, 2014
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently committed to providing financial assistance to farmers and ranchers in five Midwestern states to improve and create bee-friendly habitat. This project comes as American beekeepers have continued to experience rapid colony declines with . . . MORE>

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Take Action Now! USDA is set to allow the cultivation of genetically engineered 2,4-D corn and soybean despite the dangers that increased use of the herbicide will inflict on farmworkers, public health and the environment.
Hear Dr. Mineau discuss the impact of pesticide contamination on bees and wildlife at the 32nd National Pesticide Forum, April 11-12, 2014 in Portland, Oregon. Register online now!
Support EPA's efforts to protect children by asking national retailers to make the holidays safer for children and stop selling dangerous d-CON rodent bait products.
Join us in telling EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy that bees can't wait 5 more years; the time to act is now!
Beyond Pesticides' annual conference will be held in Portland, Oregon this year, in conjunction with Northwest Center for Alternatives to Pesticides and Portland State University's Institute for Sustainable Solutions.
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Join Us at the 32nd National Pesticide Forum in Portland ! By working with a range environmental, health, consumer, and farm organizations, the National Pesticide Forum brings together a diverse crowd to build local, state and national strategies for strength, growth and health—in line with our conference theme, Advancing Sustainable Communities.

Do something sweet for bees this Valentine's Day!
We can’t let another year pass with Home Depot and Lowe’s selling “poisoned plants” with no warning to consumers. Sign up to deliver a Valentine to retailers that continue to sell bee-killing pesticides!

Listen to Executive Director Jay Feldman on Food Sleuth Radio. Join host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Jay Feldman for an explanation of how neuro-toxic chemicals affect vulnerable populations, poison our pollinators, and ways consumers can protect themselves.

Take a Stand Against Pesticide Pollution. Write a letter to the editor of your local paper! Beyond Pesticides has the resources you need.

Pesticides and You

Newsletter of Beyond Pesticides

Fall 2013 Issue

Poisoned Dreams

State Preemption Law

The Right Way to Vegetation Management: An Update

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