…prevent fungicide resistance and maintain long-term effectiveness. One of Axios 20SC’s standout features is its classification as an EPA-reduced risk pesticide. According to Rieser, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…is an EPA-designated reduced-risk pesticide, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a low use rate of five fluid ounces per acre, which adds to its convenience and ease of…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-21-25
…targeting ultra processed foods and food dyes. The conversation highlights how this order will affect school meals, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. They explore the prevalence of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…(EPA) new herbicide strategy aimed at mitigating harm to endangered species. The strategy, which applies primarily to agricultural uses, includes practices to reduce pesticide runoff and buffer zones. Hager noted…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released its updated…
Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects
DepositPhotos image California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary…
American Agriculture History Minute: Land-Grant Universities Outside the United States
By Dr. Paul Wallace (Assistant Professor, Instructional Technology, School of Education, University of Guam) (Uogtech) Own work by original uploader – Original image/Wikimedia image, CC BY-SA 3.0, I’m Mark Oppold…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…locations across Texas and Florida. This week’s Almond Update is with Franz Niederholzer and emphasizes the critical importance of accurate pesticide spraying techniques in agricultural practices, particularly in almond orchards….
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
…sections on restricted pesticide use, misuse statements, first aid, personal protective equipment, and storage instructions. EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
American Agriculture History Minute: Kansas State Agricultural College Founded
…under the Morrill Act. In fact, the school was the first land -grant college under the Morrill Act. The effort to establish the school actually began in 1861, the year…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…and how the proposed regulations could affect the industry and Hylio. Additionally, the conversation touches on the various applications of drones in agriculture, including pesticide spraying, cover crop seeding, and…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…consumption. This has sparked controversy, particularly within the cattle industry. The episode also touches on the implications of these changes for consumer buying trends, school meal plans, and institutions, as…