What a study is showing about eating more beef when you’re older and overweight. Dr. Connie Bales, professor at Duke University School of Medicine, is leading the experimental obesity intervention…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). However, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, it is unlikely the changes will take effect before December, 2016. Chlorpyrifos is widely used to…
Train the Trainer Pesticide Safety Training
Upon completion of this course provided by MVP Consolidated, you will be certified to provide your company’s pesticide safety training for handlers and fieldworkers and issue the blue WPS cards….
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…agricultural commissioners are responsible for verifying the organic certification of vendors at certified farmers markets, sampling organic produce for pesticide residue testing, and other activities that support organic growers and…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
…million agricultural workers. The rule increases requirements for training, notification, pesticide safety and hazard communications. It also requires additional use of personal protective equipment and the availability of supplies for…
USDA Video: USDA Week In Review October 16
…edition of USDA Week In Review: Enjoying Fall colors in real time, celebrating school lunches, and the greatness of co-ops. For more information go to: www.usda.gov www.fs.fed.us www.fns.usda.gov www.rd.usda.gov www.flickr.com/photos/usdagov…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations from California. Trained workers squirted a small patch of fruit fly attractant mixed with a very small dose of pesticide approximately…
Local Fairs Teach Real-Life Lessons
…Kerman High School and is the fourth of her siblings to be part of its FFA program. Hansen had several entries in this year’s Big Fresno Fair, including best in…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
Tests on produce collected by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards….
DuPont Pioneer Awards Nearly $200,000 in Local Grants
…Nebraska Belden Volunteer Fire Department Culler Middle School Douglas Rescue Squad Food Bank for the Heartland Food Bank of Lincoln Inc. Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools Gordon-Rushville Public Schools Hastings…
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…area or the application exclusion zone (up to 100 feet around the application equipment) during pesticide applications. Handlers must apply pesticides so as not to contact employees or other persons;…
Opinion: You Know You’re At a California Fair When…
…the high school kids had some impressive crops in the junior exhibits building. Oh and the Gilroy garlic exhibit made sure to remind fair-goers of the problem a lot of…
Ag Education Program Adds Next Level
The FARMS Leadership program is extending its education for high school students, to get the future of agriculture hands-on experience with real-life issues the industry faces every day. Program Adds…
Monterey Mushrooms Awards $204,000 in Scholarships
…pursue higher education degrees at accredited colleges, universities and vocation/technical schools. To apply, the student shares their educational background, academic goals and aspirations, school activities, work experience, and personal achievements….