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The responsible use of fertilizers, pesticides, and other inputs is key to protecting environmental and human health. The National Academies evaluate risks, regulatory approaches, and innovations that promote safer, more sustainable chemical use in agriculture. 

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Guidance for Federal Conservation Programs on PFAS on Agricultural Lands Offered in New Report

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A new report examines the scope of PFAS challenges in agriculture and identifies steps that land conservation agencies at the U.S. Department of Agriculture could take to reduce the impacts of these “forever chemicals” on natural resources and agricultural productivity.

Feb 13, 2026
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