…died, in the thousands.” Matthew Starr of the Waterkeeper Alliance said photos show floodwaters up to the roofs of barns and, in his words, “the flooding is quite terrible.” Brian…
RFA Fishing Sponsorship Will Promote Ethanol
…power boost, while being the lowest-cost, cleanest-burning, biodegradable fuel on the planet.” Bass Pro Shops Crappiemasters Owner and President Brian Sowers said, “This is a huge opportunity to partner with…
Government, States in Germany, Agree to All or Nothing GMO Ban
A draft law reportedly agreed to by all German ministers would make the decision of whether to ban the cultivation of genetically engineered crops a joint decision by Germany’s federal…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
…air concentrations higher “These changes reflect my commitment to a more effective approach to protecting the public from harm from pesticide use, particularly fumigants,” said Brian Leahy Director of DPR….
Aged Cows Top the International Guernsey Show
…pair by judges Brian Behnke, Albany, Wis. and Jason Danhof, Waukon, Iowa. The pair evaluated 208 entries before selecting their champions. Each cow garnered additional awards as well. Lauren received…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
…that are located in agricultural areas, but it also ensures meaningful communication between farmers and the schools and child day-care facilities that are their neighbors,” said Brian Leahy, DPR director….
Medicinal Garden
…soothing benefits. Such as: St. Johns Wort and Oil Ginkgo Biloba German Chamomile Tea Cramp Bark Echinacea – known for treating the common cold. And, Passion Flower – a mild…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…S. Comanche Drive and El Camino Real in Arvin. “This action sends a signal to growers that breaking our rules will not be tolerated,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. “The…
Heritage Foundation Looking to the 2018 Farm Bill
…of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: Heritage Foundation Addressing Risk in Agriculture By Daren Bakst, Josh Sewell and Brian Wright Introduction Agricultural producers, similar to other businesses, face significant risk….
National Beer Lover’s Day
…nation’s founders. The United States also derives its rich brewing history from beer-loving German immigrants during the mid-1800s. Those same immigrants whose families’ names are as familiar today as they…
More Opposition for Canada, EU Trade Deal
…negations of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, which a trade official in Germany last month said talks on the deal had “de facto failed.” Combined with the political rhetoric…
German Activist Hope to Stop EU-Canada Trade Deal
Activist delivered a public complaint to Germany’s Constitutional Court this week in hopes to scuttle a trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. The activist called the complaint the…
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…for farmworkers. Lauritzen briefed officials at the state Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) on the pilot warning sign program and the information card campaign. DPR Director Brian Leahy praised the…
Monsanto Allowing Bayer Limited Access to its Books
…company Monsanto has given German suitor Bayer AG limited access to its books after turning down a sweetened $64 billion takeover offer last month, two sources familiar with the situation…