…pesticide exposure. The AEZ surrounds outdoor pesticide application equipment, prohibiting people from entering the area during spraying. This rule reinstates protections removed in 2020, requiring applicators to suspend pesticide applications…
USDA Invests in Global Food Security
…programs: the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program and Food for Progress. The McGovern-Dole program will receive $248 million to provide vital school meals in nine countries….
Potential Changes from Overturning the Chevron Doctrine
…and enforced. Pittman emphasized that the reversal could impact crucial laws related to agriculture, such as the Endangered Species Act, wetlands regulation, the Clean Water Act, and pesticide regulation. He…
California Table Grape Growers Offer Scholarships for 2025
DepositPhotos image In 2025, California Table Grape Growers will celebrate forty years of helping high school seniors pursue higher education through scholarships. This year, they are offering three scholarship categories,…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…school meals. “I think from our perspective, it’s been both at a local level and at a national level. We’ve definitely worked with our trade associations to have the conversations…
School Nutrition Topic of Senate Ag Hearing
…school districts and supply chains. He also praised recent USDA initiatives promoting local sourcing in school food procurement, highlighting their potential to drive economic growth while improving nutritional outcomes for…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
…pesticides, and promote sustainable practices near schools and urban areas. Over the past 20 years, DPR has funded over 105 projects, contributing more than $27 million to advance integrated pest…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…education, parent, and school meal partner organizations to host a virtual pep rally to celebrate the back-to-school season and thank the champions who educate and nourish our nation’s school children. The pep…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…are used for supporting high school students looking to pursue careers in agriculture. “This is a great event that we’re able to do every year at the conference,” Hillman explained….
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
The proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework in California might have serious economic consequences for the state’s lettuce industry, according to a study by the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP). …
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-06-24
…farm economy and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is supporting sustainable pest management options with $2.6 million in grant funding. Tune in for this and more of the day’s…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
…steps it will be taking intended to offer protection from pesticide exposure more quickly. The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high, and time is running…
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…