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.

PFAS levels in livestock can diminish if contamination source removed, state officials say

Research has found that once a contamination source is removed from a farm, PFAS levels in livestock will drop to the point that products derived from the animals can be sold to consumers, officials said at a public forum last week.

Hallowell officials consider whether to restrict use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers

A recently proposed ordinance aims to curb the use of inorganic substances, when possible, to protect the area's soil, waters and wildlife.

Free disposal of unusable pesticides available

Pesticides killing the bees

P. Webber: A simple survival strategy

Maine collecting banned and unusable pesticides from residents and barn owners