…maybe went to a session and wanted to reference some of those slides we will have those posted to our Almonds.com/conference page in the very near future,” Bailey noted. Even…
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…by Cornell University’s Dr. Clinton Neill. Today, only about 3-4% of new veterinary school graduates pursue livestock or other food-animal practice areas, a stark decline from 40 years ago when…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
…the lead when it comes to autonomous equipment. Industry members are being asked to provide comments on potential mill assessment alternatives for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Get all…
DPR Seeking Input on Mill Assessment Alternatives
Industry members are being asked to provide comments on potential mill assessment alternatives for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). As the department’s primary funding source, the mill assessment…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…FFA Foundation, will be returning this year. A preview of the items that are being auctioned off this year is available online. Hillman noted that the auction is part of…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3-D. More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority…
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority over pesticide products. The coalition notes that the statute governing pesticides, the Federal Insecticide,…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…pesticide applicator. DPR is initiating licensing action against a Hollister-based company, citing numerous violations. The licensing action cites nine recent episodes where symptoms of pesticide exposure were seen in fieldworkers,…
CAB Awards $70,000 in Scholarship Funds
An ag organization helping students pay for school. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Certified Angus Beef (CAB) awarded an annual record of $70,000 in scholarships to 20…
USDA Investing Funds in Healthier School Meals
…new initiative for healthier school meals through a $50 million grant opportunity. It will support collaboration with the food industry to develop nutritious and appetizing school meals for students. “We’re…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Mexican lawmakers pushing to ban nearly 200 pesticide chemicals, NRCS seeking runtime info…
Culver’s Launches Farmer Appreciation Contest
…donation to their local FFA chapters in their names. Culver’s marketing and public relations manager, Alison Demmer, says, “We’re thrilled to be able to express our appreciation for these deserving…
USDA Invests Another $759 Million in Rural Broadband
…across the nation need high-speed internet to run their businesses, go to school and connect with their loved ones,” Vilsack said. “USDA partners with small towns, local utilities and cooperatives,…
New Report Shows Decade of Trends in School Meals
…in school lunches for the last ten years and found that a 2012 change in school meal nutrition standards drove changes in the type of foods schools purchased. USDA’s Economic…
