…and the new measures to reduce risk: https://www.epa.gov/ingredients-used-pesticide-products/paraquat-dichloride Learn about EPA’s Certification and Training Rule: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revised-certification-standards-pesticide-applicators Learn about EPA’s Worker Protection Standard: https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-worker-safety/revisions-worker-protection-standard To View the docket on www.regulations.gov: EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0855-0112…
Christmas Tree Farms Face Balancing Act
…residential housing, there are now fewer Christmas tree lots in the area, driving more people to choose-and-cut farms, he added. “I think as a result of the computer industry, it…
Canada Approves Funds for Ranchers Affected by Bovine TB
Ranchers in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada can now apply to access financial assistance to cope with an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis. The outbreak is forcing the slaughter of an estimated…
4-H and NASA Partner on Space Age STEM Curriculum
…NASA, NIFA, and other federal agencies on topics such as science and arts education, mental health and fitness, bullying and social media, and other current challenges. Since 2009, USDA has…
The Western View: As the Pendulum Swings
…angle on the problem. I know this rancher well, as he happens to be my older brother, so I was prepared for just about anything to come out of his…
USDA Revises Guidance on Date Labeling
…Docket Clerk, Patriots Plaza III, 355 E St. S.W., 8-163A, Mailstop 3782, Washington, DC 20250-3700. All comments submitted must include docket number FSIS-2016-0044. FSIS will accept comments for 60 days….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…shares on November 7, 2016, the record date for the special meeting, were voted in favor of the merger. Monsanto shareowners also approved the proposal to approve, on an advisory…
The California Kitchen: Masa Dough
…recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed…
Detector Dogs Funded to Protect Agriculture and Plants from Pests and Diseases
…trees, grapes, berries, citrus, hops, sweet potatoes, and roses free of targeted plant pathogens and pests. The Farm Bill provided $62.5 million for these programs in fiscal year (FY) 2017,…
Funding for Food, Energy, and Water Systems Research
…to: Advance our understanding of the food-energy-water system through quantitative, predictive and computational modeling, including support for relevant cyberinfrastructure, Develop real-time, cyber-enabled interfaces that improve understanding of the behavior of…
The California Kitchen: Tamales
…Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV and apple TV Follow Albert on: Facebook, LinkedIn: Albert J. Hernandez the Untamed Chef IG: untamedchef777…
EPA to Reduce Diesel Emission
…and replace old, polluting diesel vehicles and equipment, including school buses, trucks, agriculture and port equipment, and generators. The Diesel Emission Reduction Act program is administered by the EPA’s West…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…user-inspired, groundbreaking discoveries that are combating childhood obesity, improving and sustaining rural economic growth, addressing water availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability and…
National 4-H Council, AFBF Establish Partnership
…opportunities to spark and grow their interests in agriculture, giving them the courage, confidence and resilience to lead,” said Jennifer Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. “National 4-H Council…



















