…of a new program designed to help parents make sure their children get the nutrition they need when school is not in session. Gary Crawford has more. Sponsored Content Protecting…
USDA Makes Investment in Farm to School Grants
…in Farm to School Grants to help nearly two million children eat healthier while at school. The money will go to more than 150 projects in 43 states, the District…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…effective crop protection materials. Morgan said that requirements from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) can often be prohibitive to advancing new crop protection solutions. “It’s really challenging with…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida, located just North of Pensacola. Every year, the Blue Angels select a “key influence rider” for their work in the community. Courson was…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
…California Department of Pesticide Regulation is hosting a series of public hearings on the proposed pesticide notification system. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…of the top specialty crop exports to the top markets so producers could quickly identify where their products might be going and what types of pesticide and fungicide products they…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to…
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
…in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, flavored and unflavored, in reimbursable school lunches and breakfasts and for sale as a competitive beverage….
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Pollinators Safe
…is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Todd Hanson, Bayer Product Manager for corn seed treatments discuss pesticide safety…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-29-24
…the latest water allocation, and sugar producers have an issue with USDA’s latest nutrition standards for school meals. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign on Keeping Treated Seeds Covered
…Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Hear the interview Listen to Nick Tinsley, BASF Seed Treatment…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…of actions are needed to shield listed species from conventional herbicides used in agriculture. The revised strategy will reportedly not directly impose restrictions on pesticide use but will guide mitigation…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. There are various legislative efforts underway in several states to provide legal protections to pesticide manufacturers. The…
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
Various legislative efforts are underway to provide legal immunity to pesticide manufacturers. Supported by major agribusinesses, a bill proposed in Iowa aims to shield manufacturers from lawsuits related to insufficient…