AFB Disappointed with Biden EPA Chlorpyrifos Decision, Says Alternatives Few, Costly, Less Effective
(NAFB) – The Biden EPA’s decision to ban use of pesticide chlorpyrifos (Klohr-PEER-uh-fohs) widely used on food crops but linked to neurological damage in children, is posing new problems for fruit, vegetable and soybean growers. EPA’s action
AgriSafe Launches New Website to Support Safety for Farmers and Ranchers
(NAFB) – The AgriSafe Network recently launched a new website focused on health topics for farmers and ranchers. The website, announced Thursday, integrates AgriSafe’s learning management system that includes fact sheets, webinars, and safety information for health
USDA Invests $26 Million in Biofuel Infrastructure
(NAFB) – The Department of Agriculture will invest $26 million to build infrastructure to expand the availability of higher-blend renewable biofuels by 822 million gallons annually in 23 states. Announced Thursday, USDA is making the awards under
Friday, August 20th Weather
TODAY: AREAS OF RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS, SOME HEAVY RAIN LIKELY IN SOME ISOLATED STRONG TO POSSIBLY SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS: NEAR 80 EAST, 65 TO 70 WEST. WIND: SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 25 MPH. RAINFALL