…the potential legal and environmental implications of these designations. Lorrie talks with Aaron Hager, a Weed Science Extension Specialist from the University of Illinois, who discussed the Environmental Protection Agency’s…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…chemicals are expected by early 2026. Should mitigation be necessary, CDPR aims to complete those processes by 2029. Finally, the agency has scheduled a 45-day public comment period for paraquat…
December Drought Areas
Courtesy of National Centers for Environmental Information/NOAA Drought continues to be an issue around the nation. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey looks at states where notable extreme and – or exceptional…
Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine Expanded
Sweet Orange Scab Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) expanded the Sweet Orange Scab (SOS) quarantine in Orange County. Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine Expanded Sponsored…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…Such deep-rooted plants can also help prevent erosion and protect water quality. By building partnerships with environmental groups and providing policy recommendations, Forever Green works on many levels to ensure…
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…not fund nearly 64% of the applications received for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program applications. In fiscal year 2024, NRCS made over $3 billion…
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
DepositPhotos image The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated its Spanish Transition Guide for pesticide labeling, effective December 26, to improve accessibility and communication for Spanish-speaking workers. Key updates include…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…management, although enforcing these policies remains complex due to the wolves’ status under various endangered species protections. The conversation highlights the multifaceted nature of the problem, including issues around depredation…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the environmental impact of biofuels…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…inches. This adaptable system can be used year-round—even at night and in windy conditions—delivering various crop protection products (herbicides, insecticides, etc.) and fertilizers with up to 95% reduction in product…
U.S. Wins USMCA Biotechnology Dispute with Mexico, Securing Market Access for GE Corn
…announced restrictions on GE corn imports, citing concerns about environmental and health impacts despite extensive scientific evidence confirming the safety of these products. U.S. officials argued that Mexico’s actions violated…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…access to glyphosate. According to the report, titled “Farm Bill Programs and the Role of Crop Protection Tools,” reduced availability of the herbicide could significantly affect costs, yields, and various…
California Navel Orangeworm Program Looking For More Participation
…Control Branch, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Plant Protection and Quarantine, and the California tree nut industry. California Navel Orangeworm Program…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are some of the key findings: According to USDA, there are 1.9 million farms in the United States that are responsible for producing…
