Lab-testing and other requirements could stymie growers, critics contend in comments on the regulations.
Maine Department of Agriculture
Posted inMaine, News
Discovery of tree-killing beetle in Portland prompts quarantine in 13 communities
The emerald ash borer, one of the most destructive invasive insects in the country, had previously been found in small pockets in Aroostook and York counties.
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Pesticide collection program set
AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control will team up with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection during October to help Mainers dispose of unusable and waste pesticides. The Obsolete Pesticides Collection Program, funded through pesticide product registration fees, has kept more than 99 tons of pesticides out of […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Costs of state park annual pass going up
AUGUSTA — Making a New Year’s resolution to get outdoors more? More hiking, camping, more trips to the beach? If you’re going to a state park, a pass will cost you 50 percent more in 2017. On Jan. 1, 2017, an annual park pass will go from $70 to $105. John Bott of the Maine […]
Posted inBusiness
State seeks input with drought survey
AUGUSTA — The University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service, Maine Farm Bureau, MOFGA and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are seeking feedback from Maine farmers and growers related to the shortage of rain in many parts of Maine. Response to the survey is requested by Friday, Sept. 16. Forms for the survey may be found […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Nation / World
Pictsweet recalls green beans and peas
The Pictsweet Co. has announced a voluntary recall of certain frozen vegetable products because of possible contamination of Listeria bacteria, according to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. CRF Frozen Foods, a Pictsweet ingredient supplier, initiated a recall May 5 on all lots of green beans and green peas because of the potential […]
Posted inConnections
Citizen scientists sought for the Wild Leek Project
ORONO — The public is invited to participate in a project to expand knowledge about wild leeks in Maine and improve opportunities for the conservation of the species. Wild leeks (Allium tricoccum) are part of the onion family and grow in rich hardwood and floodplain forests. Also known as ramps, leeks are listed as a […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Gerber recalls baby food
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Gerber Products Co. is voluntarily recalling specific organic pouch products after identifying a packaging defect that may result in product spoilage during transport and handling, according to a news release from the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. Consumers may notice that, in some cases, the pouches are bloated and product […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn
Bumble Bee tuna recalled
SAN DIEGO — Bumble Bee Foods LLC announced Tuesday a voluntary recall of three specific UPC codes of canned chunk light tuna because of manufacturing “deviations” that occurred in a co-packing facility, according to a statement forwarded by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The statement said the deviations “were part of the […]
Posted inOxford Hills
Selectmen discuss grants for boat launch, senior assistance
PARIS — Selectmen decided to move forward in applying for grants that, if awarded, would help establish a public boat launch and help senior citizens remain in their homes. At their meeting Monday night, selectmen unanimously authorized Town Manager Amy Bernard to apply for a grant through the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The […]