…water bills, American consumer’s desire for chicken and the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s mobile app that makes reporting pesticide issues user friendly. Tune in to the show for these news…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA, Val Dolcini was also recently named Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Acknowledging that the agency can sometimes be at odds…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools, and other outlets serving low-income individuals. Purchasing: AMS will buy affected products in four phases, starting after October 1, 2019 with…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
…Industry Resource Directory. Dias is also creating a video to highlight the Almond Leadership Program and she has helped provide agriculture education to elementary school students. Listen to Dias’ entire…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Maricarmen Frias Prieto, Salinas, Everett Alvarez High School Fernando Hernandez, Lamont, Mira Monte High School Trevor Kammerer, Fresno, Clovis North High School Four-Year University Scholarship Recipient / $2,000 each Paola…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…product. “Being in California and having the Department of Pesticide Regulation be our governing agency over how pesticides are used and which ones are registered, it’s going to take a…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
…largest datasets on the effects of a pesticide on bees, EPA is approving the use of sulfoxaflor on alfalfa, corn, cacao, grains (millet, oats), pineapple, sorghum, teff, teosinte, tree plantations,…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…when everybody says, ‘not my job’ and workers end up having some type of pesticide exposure.” When accidents occur, particularly when they are related to pesticides, it puts the entire…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-08-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering pesticide drift incidents that sparked a need for communication…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…Facilities and Water & Waste Disposal Guaranteed Loan Programs. TITLE VII – Research and Related Matters Matters on Certain School Designations and Declarations: On May 16, 2019, a Federal Register…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…orchards as temperatures continue to heat up and how a new partnership is enhancing farm to school efforts. You’ll also hear California Farm Bureau’s Shannon Douglas give her testimony at…
Enhancing Farm to School Efforts Through New Partnership
…produce and then distribute food for Child Nutrition Programs in schools and school districts. “With more than 30 million students participating in the National School Lunch Program each day, schools…