…other California towns that have burned in recent years. But we don’t fix the problem. California, What Are You Thinking? Some people just aren’t paying attention. They see the smoke…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…yields,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Farmers and applicators know the importance of proper management to minimize the risk of pesticide exposure to humans and the environment. This…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…caused by last year’s wildfires and hurricanes, including excessive rain, high winds, flooding, mudslides, fire, and heavy smoke, could qualify for assistance through the program. Typically, 2017 WHIP is only…
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
…took place on Monday. This case is a separate one from a class-action suit that involves more than 300 plaintiffs who argue that their exposure to Monsanto’s weed killer caused…
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
…potential to grow as the fire moves into difficult terrain. The National Weather Service noted that smoke from the fires was creating poor air quality conditions for Napa, Sonoma, San…
Celebrating National Turkey Lovers Month
…Sunday of June, which is this Sunday. Whether you grill it, smoke it, or bake it… use the hashtags #nationalturkeyloversmonth and #nationalturkeyloversday to post on social media I’m Cathy Isom……
Celebrating National Cheese Day
…and even wood smoke, are used as flavor agents that give cheese unique taste and texture. Cheese is high in fat, calcium and protein. It’s very healthy, but don’t forget…
NRCS Resources to Increase Pollinator Populations
…monarch habitats but also provide for an economically sustainable business. Practices such as managing for high-value nectar plants such as milkweed and protecting them from exposure to pesticides can go…
Providing Perspective on the Annual Dirty Dozen List
…that is performed is not designed to provide specifics about residue levels or provide the significance of that type of exposure. “For 23 years the Environmental Working Group has been…
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
…of pork and soybeans, among others. The report says Nebraska, South Dakota and Iowa have the most exposure, with farm income accounting for at least three percent of total personal…
USDA Highlights Feedback from Stakeholders in Review of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Program
…“From the small producer looking to market a few head of cattle to the large packer managing risk exposure, LMR provides critical market intelligence,” said Greg Ibach, Under Secretary for…
Research Reveals a New Direction for Halting the Citrus Greening Epidemic
…effects of exposure to CLas, and their nuclei rarely reach the same level of disruption. This means CLas cannot enter psyllid gut cells to multiply. The next step will be…
UCR Researchers Receive Grant to Improve Pollinator Health
…inadequate bee nutrition, pesticide exposure, and parasites. “Determining whether recommended pollinator-friendly practices are successfully improving bee health and crop pollination will have important outcomes for farm managers deciding whether to…
Monsanto Faces Cancer Claims in California Court
…sufficient evidence to support the lawsuits’ claim that exposure to Roundup can cause non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The California court will be presiding over more than 300 lawsuits against Monsanto filed by…