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Yes. Crops which are certified "organic" (by various state and federal departments of agriculture and other certifying bodies) must have residues under the limits set by the Food and Drug Administration. Furthermore, those residues must be of only pesticides which are approved for organic production. Farmers must make available to the certifying agencies complete records showing that only approved practices and materials were used for the production of the crop.
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What is the limit of pesticides to be allowed to protect food crops?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency sets a limit of pesticides that are allowed to protect food crops. Those limits vary depending on the crop, the pesticide, its toxicity, and use patterns.
What are some of the dangers to crops?
Drought, insects, famine, to much pesticide, to little pesticide are possible problems.
What are organic foods and their benefits?
Organic foods are those grown without the use of synthetic fertilizer or pesticides. When these foods are processed, they do not contain additives or preservatives that are found in non-organic foods. Their benefits are that they are free of additives, preservatives, and pesticide residue (unless there are trace amounts that blew on to them from non-organic crops), and are free of GMOs.
What are the benefits of organic crops?
they are organic yes they are
Are there harmful effects of genetically altered crops and animals?
lower pesticide
What effect does pollen from genetically modified plants have on organically grown plants when they are cross pollinated?
When organic crops are pollinated with GMO crops, the GMO gene can become a part of the organic crop, so the organic seed for the following year contains the GMO. Technically, since organic crops are not supposed to have GMOs in them, this contaminates the organic crops.
Why are GMOs considered a threat to biodiversity?
Organic crops are non GMO, but GMO crops of the same kind can cross pollinate with them, resulting in contamination of the organic crops.
Can you spray pesticides on a lawn located next to organic crops?
No, a lawn that is located next to organic crops cannot be sprayed with pesticides. To be in compliance with organic certification guidelines and inspections, pest control must be animal- or plant-derived, such as pyrethrin from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium, and therefore tends to involve botanicals, horticultural oils and insecticidal soaps. There tends to be a concern over drift since even the slightest breeze can carry pesticide drops and particles away from the target area.
What is a bad effect of spraying chemical pesticide on crops?
Runoff, secondary poisoning of non targets.
Is ddt a medicine?
No. DDT was a pesticide used to kill insects on crops. It has been banned because it caused tremendous problems for humans who ate the crops.
What has the author Walter L Ferguson written?
Walter L Ferguson has written: 'Pesticide use on selected crops' -- subject(s): Crops, Pesticides
What crops grow in organic soil?
CHicken
