The USDA is putting more money in the pot for school meals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-16-23
…in hard economic times, concerns with DPRs pesticide notification program and the House Ag panel challenging Biden on trade with Taiwan. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an update on the statewide pesticide notification program, USMCA, a proposed bipartisan bill…
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Moves Out of Committee
A push for whole milk in schools moves forward. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Committee on Education and the Workforce last week voted to advance a…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
…(CFS) and the Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA). Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Northern California, the lawsuit asserts that a “regulatory loophole” has wrongfully…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…Efforts in the European Union (EU) to reduce pesticide use by 50 percent by 2030 is of particular importance. Ludwig said approximately 25 percent of the California almond crop is…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ag economy predictions, 98% of California produce meeting federal pesticide standards, the concern…
Sustainable Pest Management Grants Awarded by DPR
Sustainable pest management grants have been awarded by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). The grant awards are intended to further efforts as part of the Sustainable Pest Management…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
…and creating a Soil Health Pilot Program. “Farmers are the original conservationists.,” says Brown. “By utilizing cover crops, they can increase yield, decrease pesticide use, and reduce runoff into waterways,…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition tells us it’s always a good time to check your pesticide’s label. The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, both effectiveness…
SNAP Work Requirements in Farm Bill Discussions
…a Title I school. Categorical eligibility says that if you’re eligible for one benefit, then you automatically qualify for other benefits.” While again asserting that there are work requirements for…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Helps Protect Pollinators This Spring
…Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Eric Ott, Field Development Specialist with Valent, discuss more…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Offers Tips for Stewardship
…of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Garrett Gilcrease, Agronomy Service Representative at Syngenta, discuss more about the…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…In addition to the Growing Matters coalition of agricultural companies, BeSure! is supported by the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) and National Pesticide Safety Education Center (NPSEC). Listen to Monte Sorensen, Product Manager for…