…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…were detected at measurable levels but remained below safety limits. These include 1,3-Dichloropropene, Captan, DDVP, Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC), Malathion, Methyl Bromide, and Pendimethalin. However, DPR is closely monitoring Chloropicrin, which…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
…2026. A public meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. to discuss the plan, and residents will be notified prior to treatments. Biocontrol measures have also been…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
…feed starving flocks, while state and federal officials scramble to address the policy gaps that left them unprotected. With no safety net in place and government agencies slow to act,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farming,” he said. “We have something for dairy, we have something for grain, but poultry? Nothing.” One of the key concerns is the lack of a safety net for poultry…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…the situation and has advised those who work with poultry or dairy cows to follow recommended safety practices to minimize exposure. These measures include wearing protective gear and avoiding contact…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-08-24
…goals to expand aquaculture in U.S. federal waters. Winters highlights NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan, focusing on improving U.S. aquaculture through regulatory and legislative support for offshore operations. Listen…
California Taskforce Seizes More Than $2.3 Million in Illegal Cannabis
…2,652 cannabis plants, 116.95 pounds of processed cannabis flower, and multiple containers of illegal pesticides, including isoprocarb, a toxic, unregistered chemical. Authorities arrested one individual for unlicensed cannabis cultivation and…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…outreach to underserved communities. In addition to environmental improvements, the projects will promote community involvement in tree planting, forest management, and workforce development. They will also help urban areas better…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…2015 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This rule strengthens protections for more than two million farmworkers and pesticide handlers, ensuring their safety from…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…it difficult to reach a bipartisan agreement, and the upcoming presidential election is only adding to the delays. Farmers and their financial backers are growing anxious as planning for the…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
…at a community college before transferring to a four-year university. The Field Worker Scholarship awards $25,000 to students who plan to attend a four-year university directly. To qualify, applicants must…
California Desert Lemon Season Begins Slowly
…larger before picking them. Jose Fu from Corona College Heights (CCH) told Fresh Plaza that the extreme heat in the desert slowed fruit growth. Even though temperatures are cooling, they…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…safety of hemp-derived products, especially cannabidiol (CBD), in animal feed. Recent animal studies highlight critical risks, particularly liver and reproductive toxicity. Research involving rats has indicated that exposure to CBD…