An analysis by the Environmental Working Group found 55 so-called forever chemicals listed as active ingredients in 1,426 of Maine’s state-approved pesticides.
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Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Heavy rains in central Maine may delay some crops
Farmers across central Maine say they will be delayed in planting some crops or treating others as they wait for conditions to dry out.
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Youth interest in agriculture reinvigorated through 4-H
UMaine Cooperative Extension 4-H is looking to tackle the steady decline of agricultural interest among youth with their Ag Ambassador program, which offers kids a chance to see what goes into farming and agriculture from all angles.
Posted inBusiness, Food & Dining, Local & State, Politics
Pingree pushes for climate-friendly addition to 2023 Farm Bill
The Maine Democrat is proposing legislation that would help farms and food systems reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
Posted inCommunity, Uncategorized
Reinvigorating old apple trees workshop coming to Wilton
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension will have their own Nick Rowley team up with Senator Russell Black to host a workshop on rejuvenating old apple trees in Wilton on March 4.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
Maine’s agriculture harvest grew in size last year, while national production fell
New USDA data also show that 2022 was another strong year for Maine potato production, with 1.81 billion pounds harvested.
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Drought persists as Maine has another month of well below average rainfall
Quick-hitting storms do little to change conditions on the ground, and more heat is in the forecast.
Posted inLocal & State
Latest impact of PFAS contamination: Rising sewer rates
The looming cost to homeowners in public sewer districts is the latest impact of an expanding crisis that has contaminated agricultural fields and drinking wells, closed farms and left some fish and game unsafe to eat.
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FocusMaine appoints biotech advocacy leader as new president
The industry-funded workforce development group has chosen Dana O’Brien, a longtime biotech advocate, who will start June 15.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Students, farmers to benefit from partnership that will bring state-grown broccoli into UMaine dining halls
The broccoli, grown at Circle B Farms in Caribou, will be served this fall.