…burning or affected by smoke. We don’t even know the full extent at this point. Everyone is now finally starting to take inventory and figure out what we can do…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
…to keep dozens of new fires small and of shorter duration, limiting damage and reducing costs and exposure to firefighters and the public. The public is encouraged to continue following…
Wildfires Continue to Sweep Through Northern California
…Over 100 people are reported to have checked into hospitals with fire-related injuries or health issues, such as burns and smoke inhalation. The fires are also having devastating effects on…
Wineries Hoping for End to Wildfires
…a direct impact on taste and quality. Depending on where grapes are in the ripening cycle, exposure to heavy smoke can pollute the taste in only 30 minutes. The taint…
2016 Air Monitoring Shows Pesticides Below Health Screening Levels
…the first of its kind in the nation, was created in 2011 to expand DPR’s knowledge of long-term exposure to pesticides. The data from the network helps DPR determine if…
KSU Researchers Looking for New Ways to Preserve Bacon
…flavor that customers want. The KSU study will focus on adding natural antioxidants found in smoke and plant extracts that could possibly be the most effective in preventing oxidation in…
Folta: Ben and Jerry’s Report Work of Bad Science
…aren’t) you can eat 44,999 more pints today before you approach meaningful levels of glyphosate exposure. Kevin M. Folta is a Professor and Chairman of the Horticultural Sciences Department at…
Almond Board: Reducing Harvest Dust
…a clean, dry orchard floor. Almonds should be harvested as soon as possible after they have matured to avoid quality loss and to minimize exposure to navel orangeworm and the…
Western View: The Prairie Fires
…especially, remembered prairie fires that filled the sky with smoke and ash and sometimes came way too close to the house. So this massive fire isn’t a new thing. I…
Critical Agricultural Water Resources Issues Funded
…of Montana, Missoula, Montana, $462,539 The University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, $453,539 Understanding the Human Health Impacts to Exposure from Nontraditional Water Used in Agriculture: University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut,…
Second Lady Karen Pence, Secretary Perdue Unveil Beehive at Vice President’s Residence
…a number of factors, ranging from a syndrome known as “colony collapse disorder” to stress caused by factors such as parasites and pests, transportation of bees, sub-lethal exposure to pesticides,…
Organic Farmers Push for Welfare Standards Implementation
…the new requirements of more indoor space and access to pasture could be cost prohibitive, as well as open poultry flocks to a better chance of exposure to disease. From…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
…pollen while grooming their fur, can suffer severe kidney failure. Symptoms of poisoning will develop within six to 12 hours of exposure. Early signs include vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy…
Funding to Support Disaster Preparedness
…for teens. This project delivers the certified Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) curriculum, career exploration, smoke alarm awareness, CPR/AED certification, and disaster simulation training to develop sustainable youth preparedness…