…they didn’t have high hopes after the first night, however, but the moths performed better after a period of acclimation. “The irradiated females on the very first night of exposure…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
…a lot less heat and smoke generated by the fire, so there was much less damage to trees and man-made structures. We got rid of the cattle and sheep that…
Wildfire Affected Winegrape Growers Seek Congress Support
…Program (WHIP) to cover 2018 wildfire-related effects on California vineyards and winegrapes. Promote greater utilization of federal crop insurance among winegrape growers by establishing clear, effective standards around smoke exposure…
Judge May Slash Award in California Glyphosate Cancer Case
…also questioned whether the evidence in the first trial actually supported the jury’s conclusion that Bayer was liable for the plaintiff’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma based on his exposure to glyphosate, the…
Celebrating National Cheese Month
…adding a number of ingredients including spices, wood smoke, garlic, herbs, black pepper, and even fruit. Cheese generally has a high content of calcium, protein, and fat. I’m Cathy Isom……
The California Kitchen: Smoked Clams Untamed
…cleaned) 1/2 C Cream 2 T Paprika 1 T Melted Butter 10 Seconds of Hickory Cold Smoke TT Lemon Zest Smoked Clams Untamed For this and many more of these…
China Files WTO Complaint over U.S. Solar Tariffs
…first year reduced gradually to 15 percent in year four. The action, however, is not expected to have an immediate impact on China’s major solar manufacturers, as their exposure to…
Assessing Carr Fire Damage, Local Bees Affected
The whole state of California from San Diego County up to the California-Oregon border has either seen the face of fire or its shadow, smoke. The Carr Fire has burned…
Fire and Wine: Another Year of Northern California Wildfires
…for Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties. The Northern California wildfires have created a tremendous amount of smoke that has been covering areas of Napa and Sonoma counties, causing concern for…
California, What Are You thinking?
…other California towns that have burned in recent years. But we don’t fix the problem. California, What Are You Thinking? Some people just aren’t paying attention. They see the smoke…
ASTA Promotes Safe Handling and Storage of Treated Seed during Harvest
…yields,” said ASTA President & CEO Andrew LaVigne. “Farmers and applicators know the importance of proper management to minimize the risk of pesticide exposure to humans and the environment. This…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…caused by last year’s wildfires and hurricanes, including excessive rain, high winds, flooding, mudslides, fire, and heavy smoke, could qualify for assistance through the program. Typically, 2017 WHIP is only…
First Monsanto Cancer Trial Begins
…took place on Monday. This case is a separate one from a class-action suit that involves more than 300 plaintiffs who argue that their exposure to Monsanto’s weed killer caused…
Northern California Wildfires Causing Concern for Wine Country
…potential to grow as the fire moves into difficult terrain. The National Weather Service noted that smoke from the fires was creating poor air quality conditions for Napa, Sonoma, San…