…the Department of Pesticide Regulations is discussing shorter exposure to the product, and regulatory requirements could be extreme. “1,3-D has had some conversations around it regarding long-term exposure for a…
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search For Remedies
…limit virus levels by treating for and reducing exposure to Varroa mites, which spread the virus,” Ryabov said. Source: Agricultural Research Service Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
Herbs That Do Best When Grown in the Shade
…the flavor may differ depending on the amount of sun exposure is received. Anise: a great companion plant due to its pungent aroma. And it repels certain pests like aphids….
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…illness,’” said Wolfe. The definition of ‘serious exposure’ has also been revised with AB 1805. Prior to the bill, ‘serious exposure’ was determined to be when there was “a substantial…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…(Cal/OSHA) Standards Board passed an emergency regulation related to worker safety as it pertains to smoke exposure. Cal/OSHA is now working toward creating a permanent regulation with a more stringent…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…Washington, D.C., formalizing a relationship to work collaboratively to improve safety practices in the poultry industry. Specifically, the organizations will share available injury, illness and hazard exposure data to help…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…health effects in children and other sensitive populations at lower levels of exposure than previously understood. These effects include impaired brain and neurological development. For more info on chlorpyrifos, cancellation…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-31-19
…are no plans for Glyphosate in California and the reasons why the smoke exposure scale remains an issue. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…the U.S. soybean industry that has increased exposure in more than 50 international markets. These funds will continue to generate sales and business for U.S. producers and exporters many times…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering more details on the Cal/OSHA Wildfire Smoke Rule, the…
USDA Awards Agricultural Trade Promotion Funding
…$4 million in sales of salmon to Vietnam and Thailand, and a comprehensive marketing effort by the U.S. soybean industry that has increased exposure in more than 50 international markets….
New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure. The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…that the exposure was a result of pesticide drift from neighboring properties that were making applications. In one instance, the grower reported that they had not been notified of any…
Growing Perfect Peaches in Colder Climates
…location with harsh winters, but keeping your tree alive also involves selecting the right area for planting and preventing exposure to rapidly changing temperatures. Keeping a peach tree alive is…