The group blames copper sulfate, an allowable fungicide in organic grape growing; ACSH considers it a chemical that depletes the soil. Organic farming is not exactly chemical-free farming.

To be certified as ‘organic’ wines must use grapes grown without chemical fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides or fungicides. So all natural wines are organic by default (although they may not ...

Biocontrols benefit wine grape growers, but there is still room for improvement when it comes to beating vine mealybug pest.

Our program seeks to identify and address the diverse educational and technical resource needs of certified organic and transitioning to organic farmers through one-on-one technical support and formal ...

While baking soda works as a natural fungicide, it’s a temporary solution, as mushrooms may return when moisture and shade conditions reappear, said Tammy Sons, founder and CEO of TN Nursery in ...

Organic produce is not more ... 30% of apple, 27% of grape, 26% of strawberry and 24% of nectarine samples. “Fungicides are ...

You can also sidestep much of the potential risk by buying certified organic fruits and vegetables ... nectarines and grapes tested positive for residues of two or more pesticides.

Oct. 30, 2024 — Research provides a deeper understanding of precisely what is happening in organic solar cells as light is converted into electricity. Researchers developed a new method which ...

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