The most recent pesticide report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicates that residue levels remain low. FDA tested for 812 pesticides and industrial chemicals across 4,692 total…
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…in varying capacities within the Conservation Technology Information Center, Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, and Pesticide Policy Coalition. EPA Administrator Michael Regan also expressed praise for the Snyder appointment, noting he…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a report on the continuing development of a statewide Pesticide Notification Network, information…
Week in Review: Port Congestion as Bad as Ever, USDA to Invest in Drought Relief
…Angeles last week. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. A recent white paper points out where…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…the species’ decline has resulted from multiple concurrent threats, including habitat loss, pesticides, disease, climate change, and competition from non-native honeybees. The organization says Pesticide use, especially the widespread use…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…Vilsack also outlined a new climate partnership initiative. The planned investment is intended to address challenges related to drought, market disruptions, animal health, and school food supply chains. “The coronavirus…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…agricultural productivity growth. To help ensure that every child has access to nutritious school meals by 2030, USDA is leading U.S. participation in the coalition on School Meals, which supports…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
…for SB 559 made by the California Legislature have ended the path forward for the legislation. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is incorporating input from a variety of interests…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Back to Support Ag Education
…fundraising efforts is applied to scholarship opportunities for high schoolers involved in FFA who want to further their agricultural education. With the cancellation of last year’s golf tournament, Roberts said…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is incorporating input from a variety of interests in the development of the Pesticide Notification Network. With an allocation of $10 million in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on the development of a statewide pesticide notification network, as well as…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
U.S. Dairy Industry Advances Solutions to Deliver a More Sustainable and Secure Food System
…responded with three solutions announced in a news release. The goals include the U.S. Dairy Net Zero initiative, The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program and School Nutrition and…