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Long-term U.K. study links neonics to wild bee declines

By GFM Network News August 16, 2016

London | Reuters — Wild bees that forage from oilseed rape crops treated with insecticides known as neonicotinoids are more likely to undergo long-term population declines than bees that forage from other sources, according to the findings of an 18-year study. The new research covered 62 species of bee found in the wild in Britain […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

France’s Senate suspends palm oil tax, delays neonic ban

By Reuters, GFM Network News May 13, 2016

Paris | Reuters — The French Senate on Thursday adopted a revised version of its biodiversity bill in which senators scrapped an additional tax on palm oil and delayed until 2020 a ban on pesticides blamed for harming bees. The decisions are not final as the two houses of the French parliament now have to […] Read more

Western bumblebee. (Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops, Reuters

In risks to bees, study finds not all neonics equal

By GFM Network News April 28, 2016

London | Reuters — A group of chemical insecticides known as neonicotinoids that have been banned in Europe due to fears about potential harm to bees have been found in new research to have very differential risks for bumblebees. Scientists who conducted the research said their findings showed that at least one neonicotinoid in the […] Read more

Western corn rootworm larvae. (Scott Bauer photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Ontario court rejects grower appeal on neonic rules

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News April 22, 2016

The group representing Ontario’s corn and soybean growers, seeking a stay on the province’s new restrictions for use of neonicotinoid seed treatments, won’t get its wish from the provincial Court of Appeal. The appeal court on Wednesday dismissed a March 9 application from Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) seeking an interpretation of the province’s new […] Read more

Crops, Reuters

France moves toward all-out ban on neonics

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 18, 2016

Paris | Reuters — French lawmakers approved plans for a total ban on some widely used pesticides blamed for harming bees, going beyond European Union restrictions in a fierce debate that has pitched farmers and chemical firms against beekeepers and green groups. The EU limited the use of neonicotinoid chemicals, produced by companies including Bayer […] Read more

Livestock, Weather

Ontario weighs mandatory beekeeping practices in draft plan

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 25, 2016

Fresh off limiting farmers’ use of neonicotinoid seed treatments, the Ontario government now wants public comment on further moves it might make to improve the health of bees and other pollinators in the province. Among the “potential actions” up for consideration in the province’s new draft action plan are the use of public lands to expand […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

Court to hear growers’ appeal of Ontario neonic rules

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 13, 2016

Ontario’s soybean and corn growers have been granted an appeal hearing in their bid to delay the province’s new limits on neonicotinoid seed treatments. Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO), the body for the province’s corn, soy, wheat, barley and oat growers, said Tuesday the Ontario Court of Appeal has agreed to hear its case on March […] Read more

(Stephen Ausmus photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Crops

Regulatory reviews show slim risk to bees from imidacloprid

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News January 7, 2016

Label directions and rules for foliar and on-seed use of imidacloprid pesticides should either prevent or limit the risks to honeybees and other pollinators from the chemical, Canadian and U.S. regulators say in a new early-stage risk assessment. Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Wednesday released […] Read more

Crops

Quebec heading toward neonic limits on crops

By GFM Network News November 23, 2015

The Quebec government is preparing consultations ahead of a wide legislative swath through the province’s pesticide sector, to limit farmers’ use of neonicotinoid insecticide seed treatments and certain other pesticides. Environment Minister David Heurtel on Sunday released the province’s pesticide strategy for 2015 to 2018, mapping out the Couillard government’s plans in those years to […] Read more

Corn, Crops, Soybeans

Court rejects Ont. growers’ bid for stay on neonic regs

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News October 23, 2015

The association for Ontario corn and soybean growers is “evaluating several options” after its request for a stay of the province’s new limits on neonicotinoid seed treatments was rejected. The Ontario Superior Court denied the request from Grain Farmers of Ontario (GFO) for a stay and interpretation on the neonic regulations, which became law in […] Read more

Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

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Alberta crop conditions improve: report

U.S. grains: Corn sets contract lows on expectations for big US crop

U.S. livestock: Cattle strength continues

Tag Archives neonics

Long-term U.K. study links neonics to wild bee declines

France’s Senate suspends palm oil tax, delays neonic ban

In risks to bees, study finds not all neonics equal

Ontario court rejects grower appeal on neonic rules

France moves toward all-out ban on neonics

Ontario weighs mandatory beekeeping practices in draft plan

Court to hear growers’ appeal of Ontario neonic rules

Regulatory reviews show slim risk to bees from imidacloprid

Quebec heading toward neonic limits on crops

Court rejects Ont. growers’ bid for stay on neonic regs

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