…of unharvested Cabernet grapes to wildfires. The value of the grapes that were tainted by smoke is estimated to be $29 million. Cherimoya fruit damaged by fire in Santa Barbara…
USDA’s Agricultural Research Service Pays It Forward with Research Achievements
…Administrator Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young. “These technologies exemplify the spirit of scientific excellence and innovation that will continue into the New Year and beyond,” she added. Edible films and coatings—Oxygen exposure…
APHIS Wildlife Services to Begin Field Trials on Feral Swine Toxic Bait
…captured and radio-collared prior to baiting in order to monitor their movements and exposure to the bait. Landowners within 300 meters/328 yards of bait stations will be notified and signs…
Thermal Wall for Garden Plants
…to act as a thermal mass heater. For best results, a wall that faces to the south will get the most sun exposure to heat up throughout the day. The…
Credits Approved for Continuing Education Seminar for Ranchers
…Agricultural Biologist and Inspector Ken Griffin will be discussing permitting requirements and reporting pesticide use for common ranch pesticides. Other presentations will cover smoke management programs and burn permits, along…
Farmers in Wildfire Zones Assess Impact
…burning or affected by smoke. We don’t even know the full extent at this point. Everyone is now finally starting to take inventory and figure out what we can do…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…to keep dozens of new fires small and of shorter duration, limiting damage and reducing costs and exposure to firefighters and the public. The public is encouraged to continue following…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…Over 100 people are reported to have checked into hospitals with fire-related injuries or health issues, such as burns and smoke inhalation. The fires are also having devastating effects on…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…a direct impact on taste and quality. Depending on where grapes are in the ripening cycle, exposure to heavy smoke can pollute the taste in only 30 minutes. The taint…
2016 Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels
…the first of its kind in the nation, was created in 2011 to expand DPR’s knowledge of long-term exposure to pesticides. The data from the network helps DPR determine if…
KSU Researchers Looking for New Ways to Preserve Bacon
…flavor that customers want. The KSU study will focus on adding natural antioxidants found in smoke and plant extracts that could possibly be the most effective in preventing oxidation in…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…aren’t) you can eat 44,999 more pints today before you approach meaningful levels of glyphosate exposure. Kevin M. Folta is a Professor and Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at…
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
…a clean, dry orchard floor. Almonds should be harvested as soon as possible after they have matured to avoid quality loss and to minimize exposure to navel orangeworm and the…
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…especially, remembered prairie fires that filled the sky with smoke and ash and sometimes came way too close to the house. So this massive fire isn’t a new thing. I…