Farmers are closely monitoring a key factor that plays a crucial role in the success of their orchards – winter chill accumulation. Winter chill is the cumulative exposure of deciduous…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…for operations that dumped milk as a result of disaster events including wildfires, winter storms, excessive heat, freeze, floods, and hurricanes. Impacts of smoke exposure also qualify producers for the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in minimum wage in 2024, the effects of wildfire smoke on US…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…to pesticide exposure. The comment period for the proposal closed on August 6. One of the concerns shared by several industry stakeholders was the lack of time available to submit…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…exposure, and poor nutrition are all playing a role in the decline. Commercial beekeepers also cited “queen issues” and “adverse weather” as contributing factors to the losses. American beekeepers lost…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…undergone thinning to enhance sunlight exposure, while wine grapes have been sprayed for weed control. Stone fruit harvest is in full swing, with nectarines, plums, and peaches being picked. Field…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…As future ag leaders, ALP participants are continuing to learn about new technologies and new practices. Exposure to what agribusinesses like Bayer are doing provides a more well-rounded understanding of…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-21-23
…exposure protection, grower trials and participation that are essential for the raisin industry, and the appeal for Ag Order 4.0 still left without action while the requirements are still in…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…Worker Protection Standard to decrease pesticide exposure among farmworkers and their family members. Among the changes, the revised standard included a new provision requiring agricultural employers to keep workers and…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
…accumulation. The impact on winter chill has less to do with overall temperatures and more to do with sun exposure. “When we have these overcast days or these stormy, cloudy…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…for addressing potential exposure risks to workers are also being developed simultaneously. As part of the overall effort to address 1,3-D exposure, DPR has also recently taken action against a…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-13-22
…upcoming CULTIV8 leadership conference, and keeping wildfire smoke considerations in mind as we head into the fall season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…species that we have and making sure we’re prepared for that. Research about emerging threats because of wildfire and smoke taint,” said Ross. “So, all in all, really great comments;…