…For further protection, those working under the supervision of certified applicators will now receive training to use pesticides safely and to protect their families from “take-home” pesticide exposure. EPA expects…
Bacterial Imbalances Can Mean Bad News for Honey Bees
…air exposure and loss of protective effects of honey and bee salivary enzymes. In the study, the nutritional value of pollen lasted longer than that of supplement. Bees consumed significantly…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and overall health, but the amount our bodies make from sunlight exposure and obtain from foods is not always enough, particularly for pregnant…
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…this event helped maximize exposure to U.S. food products. It was also an opportune time to introduce new-to-market food products in India, since Diwali celebrations often include gift exchanges and…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
…to these sites from the risk of short-term pesticide exposure. It would also provide advance notification when certain pesticides are applied, so as to increase communication between growers and schools…
Antibiotic Resistance Can Occur Naturally in Soil Bacteria
…prairie soils that had little or no exposure to human or animal activity. Antibiotics have effectively treated bacterial diseases for years, but some bacteria have developed resistance to the antibiotics…
The California Kitchen: Cilantro Smoked Tomato Bisque
…Bunch Cilantro 4 Cloves of Garlic 1 Cup Cream 1 Cup Beef Stock Salt/Pepper Hickory Smoke or 1 T Liquid Smoke To get the cooking directions, listen to today’s California…
EPA Glyphosate Assessment Moved to Next Spring
…uses. The report didn’t actually look at approved uses of the product or deal with exposure levels, it just found that it is possible for the chemical to cause cancer….
Pesticide Initiative Launches Safety Pilot Project
…Monterey County initiative. “We all know that farmworkers are the most vulnerable population in terms of potential exposure to pesticides,” said Leahy. “When we protect farmworkers more effectively, we also…
Agri View: Voice Command
…further studies on prevention systems in tractors. By designing better emergency responses and enabling faster help times, this project will support older and less-abled farmers by limiting their exposure to…
Pesticide Information for Schools Pilot Project
…pesticide use on farms. The team of experts assembled by Lauritzen includes: Traci Townsend-Gieg, a non-profit health care professional who has overseen projects examining pesticide exposure and the effects on…
Shade Plants
…much shadier than on a southern exposure. The density of the tree canopy also factors in: Pine trees, with their slender needles and a branching pattern that tends to hold…
EPA Proposes Protection from Selenium
…proposed change would better protect aquatic species, including salmon, smelt, and diving ducks, that are dependent on the Bay and Delta ecosystem, from harmful exposure to elevated levels of selenium….
Western View: Growing Hemp, Yes or No?
…much of it you eat or smoke. It does, however, have commercial value, and in the old days it was a valuable crop that was grown all over the world…