And in that, one of the significant factors that increase the risk of bladder cancer was the exposure to lawn herbicides and lawn pesticides," Knapp said. I-Team 8 has uncovered how herbicides and pesticides commonly found in lawn and garden products can be dangerous to your dog. But they are thinking about doing without chemical herbicides and pesticides in the future. And when you combine lawn herbicides and pesticides, then there's a seven-fold increased risk," she said. The study...

The cause is a common tomato fungus that lives in the plant's vascular system that carries water from the roots to the leaves. Only use a fungicide if you have an accurate diagnosis and know for sure what disease is attacking the tomatoes. If the fungal infestation is heavy, there may be a need for spraying a fungicide. The bottom leaves are rolling up, turning yellow with black spots, and dying. If the plant is unable to receive nutrients and water through the diseased stem, leaves turn...

Stroh said organic fertilizers are very effective when compared to chemical products. It used to be that price was a limiting factor, but people are now interested in using it even though it's a little bit more expensive. Stroh said a corn gluten product used to control crabgrass has been especially popular. The problem is that everybody uses the word organic like it's gospel when a lot of times there has been very little research done on these things, which doesn't make it any better for...

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He has gotten ready to be eligible for the program, taking soil tests and testing his liquid manure. He met with lawmakers and their aides and saw the people who answer the phone when he calls. There's two people to a desk and most of the people answering the telephone are young people, he said. He has nutrient records and pesticide records. Conservation is the most important title of the farm bill in his opinion. He also wants the farm bill to address the lack of competition among...