…resilience and response, encompassing flood protection, levee repair, and Salton Sea restoration. Specifically, the budget proposal allots $33.3 million ongoing to the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund and GGRF. This…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
WIC Program at Risk
…more likely to survive infancy,” she said. “Down the line, those babies are more likely to receive medical care, and as toddlers and school children, children who are on WIC…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…(R-GA) also discussed state pesticide offices but with a different take. “State-led agencies for pesticides who often fly over the radar work hard every day to keep homes, schools, and…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes details on upcoming hearings for a proposed statewide pesticide notification system and how…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
National Christmas Tree Tour
…decorations made by West Virginia school children. “This year, the Christmas tree that will be showcased at the Capitol in Washington D.C. is from right here in our great state,”…
Dental Care in Rural Areas
…Secretary Tom Vilsack during a visit to Seattle, Monday. He was focusing on dental health because he was visiting the University of Washington School of Dentistry to announce a $1…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is seeking comment on a proposal for a statewide system to inform the public about planned applications of restricted material pesticides. The regulation…
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
…the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) purchased $800 million worth of meat products for use in nutrition assistance programs such as free school meals. That meat must fall under the…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…will generate $5,000 scholarships for students attending trade schools and two-year colleges to pursue a skilled trade or agriculture-related field. There will also be $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related…
Senator Cramer: The Clean Water Act Definitions Remain Muddy
…nearby. Cale Jaffe / Environmental Law and Community Engagement Clinic, University of Virginia School of Law The Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing on the Waters…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…on MRLs, be aware of what pesticides are being used, and what the regulations are in each country.” In Taiwan, approval for carnauba wax is pending, prompting importers to advise…