The Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB) got a chance to show people around the nation what its award winning “Valley’s Gold” television show is all about. AgNet West caught up…
License Plate Program Awards Ag Education
…provides funding for activities that enrich the lives of students through exposure to farming and ranching across the state.” Funded projects include school farm tours with the Dairy Council of…
China Banning Poultry Imports Due To HPAI
…seven humans in mainland China have been confirmed as infected in recent weeks, with two of them dying after H7N9 exposure. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
EPA Takes Action to Prevent Poisonings from Herbicide
…or eye exposure. Since 2000, there have been 17 deaths – three involving children – caused by accidental ingestion of paraquat. These cases have resulted from the pesticide being illegally…
Stronger Standards for Applying the Riskiest Pesticides
…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…