Pesticide safety and PPE: What to know before heading to the field
Drone spraying requires strict adherence to pesticide labels and personal safety protocols, emphasizing the importance of compliance and attention to detail.
Syngenta says it will stop making pesticide linked to Parkinson's disease
Syngenta will cease paraquat production by June 2024, citing low sales contribution and generic competition, while facing thousands of Parkinson's disease lawsuits from exposed individuals.
Lax oversight, few inspections leave child farmworkers exposed to toxic pesticides
Fragmented county enforcement and minimal inspections leave California farmworkers vulnerable to pesticide exposure, underreported illnesses, and inconsistent penalties.
