…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…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…it be better to know like, hey, there’s smoke coming from your kitchen, you should do something about it now? And that’s the that’s the loop that we’re trying to…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-12-24
…and contingency plans for wildfire smoke exposure. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, smoke exposure considerations for ag employers and details of an upcoming trade mission…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
…steps it will be taking intended to offer protection from pesticide exposure more quickly. The farm bill is already a year late, the stakes are high, and time is running…
EPA to Assess Potential Pesticide Exposure Earlier in the Review Process
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced additional steps it will be taking intended to offer protection from pesticide exposure more quickly. The EPA will now evaluate the risk…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…action plans and brief crews about emergency response to wildfire smoke. USDA has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…emergency response to wildfire smoke. If the Air Quality Index (AQI) is above 151, employers must provide N-95 respirators as an option to wear, and must provide wildfire smoke training,…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…can completely ruin the crop. There really is no amount of smoke and smoke evidence that’s positive. Any smoke evidence is really damaging,” Fisher explained. “It is a factor of…
Human Case of HPAI Found in Texas
…Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting a human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in Texas. The case was identified in a person who had direct exposure to…