…organic pesticides on the beet leafhopper. Results of this trial will be included in the next report. Kern County Western Kern County remains very dry and void of substantial winter…
Aquaponics Curriculum Teaches New Fish Farming Techniques to Ag Students
…other pest problems. We grew these totally organically, with no pesticides used at all.” The next step is to grow a fruiting crop. Tomatoes have Crystal De La Cruz and…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
…Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which regulates the distribution, sale and use of pesticides in the U.S. “Failing to meet standards for properly managing pesticides puts workers and the environment…
YSFB Supports Ordinance to Restrict Marijuana Cultivation
…pursue future amendments to the ordinance to address protection of water quality from the unregulated use of chemicals and pesticides by marijuana cultivators.” Over the past year there have been…
Delicate Balance for Pesticides and Pollinators
What are some of the things being done to balance use of pesticides with protecting pollinators and their habitat? Rod Bain tells us. Click to open or download audio report…
Using Heat to Fight Pests
Fighting pests without the pesticides is the goal of a Northern California company. Sabrina Hill reports on the new technology. Click to open or download audio report. Heat is the…
Several Factors to Blame For Bee Decline
…nutrition, the use of some pesticides during a particular life stage, and a lack of genetic diversity in the bees. The study also says more information is needed to find…
Wenger Takes On Dairy Protests at Conference
…Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, Wenger touched on issues like dairy protests, water, pesticides, and labor. On the topic of dairy, Wenger said there’s no clear solution to…
New Leadership Team for Ag Committee
…Fruits and vegetables, honey and bees, marketing and promotion orders, plant pesticides, quarantine, adulteration of seeds and insect pests, and organic agriculture, research, education and extension, biotechnology and foreign agriculture…
Pesticide Use an Important Topic
…farmers. She talks about the myths surrounding pesticides. Skidgel-Clarke says she’s not aware of anyone getting sick from eating food grown using conventional methods, which includes the use of pesticides…
U.S. EPA Honors Dixon Ridge Farms
…pest management needs. This results in the use of zero synthetic fertilizers or chemical pesticides. The farm also uses sustainable packaging for walnut shipments. For example, 100 percent recycled paper…