Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts

Maine agriculture

Published
January 27, 2023

Ban on pesticides with PFAS feeds concern about unintended impacts

Some Maine farmers, including some of its 300 certified organic farmers, worry they soon won't be able to defend their crops from pests, said Julie Ann Smith of the Maine Farm Bureau.
Published
January 1, 2023

New research lab could give Maine an edge in fight against PFAS contamination chemicals

The University of Maine plans to create a lab to support research that could help farmers with contaminated soils and crops.
Published
September 21, 2022

New attractions add to Oxford County Fair experience

The fair has gone to the dogs and people loved it.
Published
August 9, 2022

High temperatures, no rain are taking a toll on farmers

Pastures are drying up, second crop hay isn't growing, and yields may be lower due to weather conditions this summer.
Published
June 20, 2022

Maine business group seeks rare deal to export ‘cape shark’ to Cuba

Although U.S. export to the Caribbean's largest island is rare, the Maine delegation's leader is a seasoned veteran of Cuban trade and one of few Americans with an export license.
Published
June 9, 2022

Proposed federal grants would help remove PFAS from rural water supplies

The Healthy H2O Act would help rural areas that rely on well water tests and treat for so-called forever chemicals.
Published
March 17, 2022

Legislative panel OKs $100 million PFAS relief fund for farmers

The money could be used to cover remediation efforts, crop losses, farm buyouts and long-term health care needs.
Published
January 22, 2022

Maine’s prime farmland is being lost to solar. Is ‘dual use’ the answer?

Farmland, with its open fields, southern exposure and well-drained soils, is typically one of the easiest and cheapest places to put a solar project.