Concern over antibiotics in organic apples raises serious doubts for consumers, but is anyone telling the whole story? Our orchardist hasn’t had to use antibiotics on our apple trees here at Rodale Institute, but that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t consider … Continued
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The real beef with biosolids
The statement about injecting human waste into the soil [in the TIME article What If the World’s Soil Runs Out?] concerns me. How does Rodale [Institute] feel about this issue? ~ Lisa Treated human waste (otherwise known as sewage sludge … Continued
Life in the Soil: Pesticides in compost?
Rodale Institute Chief Scientist Dr. Elaine Ingham answers your questions and talks about what is going on under our feet nationwide. Mark asks: To what degree does composting decompose pesticides, antibiotics, and other chemicals? Totally? Partially? To safe levels? How … Continued