…at over $600 million. The USDA is investigating the cause, testing bees from affected colonies for disease, pesticide exposure, and other stressors. Results are expected soon. Industry leaders are urging…
Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
…exposure controls. Lorrie Boyer has more in her report. Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…and Nick discuss the Smoke Exposure Research Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by US Senators Alex Padilla and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Mike Thompson and Doug LaMalfa. The bill aims…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…vaccine to protect individuals at the highest risk of exposure. Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended targeted vaccinations for those handling infected animals, including laboratory workers and others…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, October 2019 – Antique Steam Freight Train Puffing Smoke and Steam DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…prolonged exposure to chemicals. Additionally, because the Laser Weeder is not a chemical input, it can support organic farming. The labor savings are another significant benefit, according to Carbon Robotics….
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…of enhanced biosecurity measures to decrease the risk of transmission to other livestock; and importantly, inform critical efforts to protect farmworkers to help lower their risk of exposure. USDA believes…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…dangers to farmworkers and rural communities. Seven U.S. senators signed a letter pointing out paraquat’s extreme toxicity, noting that exposure could more than double a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…the situation and has advised those who work with poultry or dairy cows to follow recommended safety practices to minimize exposure. These measures include wearing protective gear and avoiding contact…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…pesticide exposure. The AEZ surrounds outdoor pesticide application equipment, prohibiting people from entering the area during spraying. This rule reinstates protections removed in 2020, requiring applicators to suspend pesticide applications…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…safety of hemp-derived products, especially cannabidiol (CBD), in animal feed. Recent animal studies highlight critical risks, particularly liver and reproductive toxicity. Research involving rats has indicated that exposure to CBD…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-11-24
…new technology that can help winemakers manage smoke taint from wildfires. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…