…and biodiesel in the country, Iowa is proud to lead the nation in reducing our dependence on foreign oil. We will continue to work to restore and build demand for…
‘Increase in Citations’ Expected with Labor Code Changes from AB 1805
…change is related to a push for further regulations related to workplace violence. “By reducing these thresholds, the types of injuries and illnesses that we see are of less severity…
Public Comment Sessions for Healthy Soils Program Begin Today
…reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The grants are offered through the Healthy Soils Program, which consists of two components: the Incentives Program and the Demonstration Projects category. The first meeting is scheduled…
Programs Help Producers Reach Dust Reduction Goals
Assistance programs are helping nut producers around the state reach their dust reduction goals. Kern County producer Bret Sill with Sill Properties said taking advantage of programs that help growers…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…to reducing carbon emissions, as well as improving irrigation, fertilizer, and energy efficiency. Maloney noted that the workshop will offer helpful information for individuals with varying levels of experience with…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help Sustainability Goals
…Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said it might be a crucial adoption to meet dust-reduction goals by the year 2025. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help…
More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way
…“One of the things that I think is most interesting about what they have proposed is they’re looking at reducing the threshold trigger for complying with additional barriers for workers…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…big polluters to offset the damage done by their pollution. It’s had its problems being implemented, but It has also had some success in reducing carbon pollution. It works…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…medical and training approach to reducing repetitive injuries, advancements in processing equipment technology, current on-going research and employee outreach activities. These combined activities have resulted in an 83% reduction in…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…benefit of national herd health.” “NPPC, in partnership with SHIC, National Pork Board (NPB), American Association of Swine Veterinarians (AASV), and USDA, is committed to reducing the risk of the…
Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Your Garden
…own that includes some of their favorite plants and plenty of space for dust baths. Citrus can also deter chickens from your veggie garden. Use orange peels, essential oils, or…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 08-22-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trade, resources for almond growers to meet dust sustainability…
Almond Update: Resources to Meet Dust Sustainability Goals
The Almond Board of California (ABC) set aggressive sustainability goals last year with one being to cut the dust generated during harvest in half by the year 2025. ABC’s Senior Manager of…
Farm Evaluation and Nitrogen Management Plan Reporting
…development of projects that will move the industry as a whole toward the collective goal of emission reduction. “This industry has done a phenomenal job of reducing its manure methane…