October 2022

Maintaining a viable tool box: The benefits of atrazine for weed control

(BPT) – A valuable weed control product could come under tighter use restrictions if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) moves forward with a new aquatic ecosystem concentration regulation for atrazine, decreasing the equivalent level of concern (LOC) from 15 parts per billion (ppb) to 3.4 ppb. The agency is accepting comments for the proposed rule

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Candy company finds a sweet way to help grant wishes for children with critical illnesses

(BPT) – Did you know that July 20 was National Lollipop Day? Make sure to add that date to next year’s calendar! On that sweet and special day this past summer, IT’SUGAR, the largest specialty candy retailer, celebrated the occasion by discovering an extra sweet way to help children facing critical illnesses, in partnership with

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How an energy storage system can help you weather power outages and save on utility bills

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – With rising energy costs and extreme weather becoming almost commonplace, many home and business owners are worrying about everything from being able to afford their utility bills to lengthy power outages. According to an analysis of U.S. government data by the Associated Press,

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How consumer and farmer attitudes are making a positive impact on pig farming

(BPT) – At a time when consumer interest in sustainability is changing how many companies make, source and distribute products, concern for the humane treatment of farmed animals is focusing shoppers’ attention on where their food comes from. In response to consumer demand, a new California law, Proposition 12 or The Farm Animal Confinement Initiative,

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