Water
Agriculture assumes huge stake in future water availability
Agriculture will continue to play a major role in the use and management of the world’s water supply in future decades. What are the realistic options available for the agriculture sector to help alleviate the... more »
New pivot sprinklers garner awards for Nelson Irrigation
Walla Walla, Washington-based Nelson Irrigation's 3030 Series Pivot Sprinklers with the new 3NV Nozzle System received both the Irrigation Association’s New Product Award for Agriculture as well as ASABE’s AE50 Award. The Irrigation Association’s New... more »
USApple to review new produce safety rule
FDA has just posted a pre-publication version of the 801-page final produce food safety rule that will apply to growers: "Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption." The rule will... more »
Handheld meters, testers introduced by Dosatron
Dosatron International has introduced HM Digital handheld meters and testers to the Dilution Solutions product line. These handheld meters and testers, in both professional and economy lines, will increase the efficiency of mineral nutrient water... more »
EPA proposes to revoke chlorpyrifos food residue tolerances
EPA is requesting comment on a proposal to revoke all tolerances for the insecticide chlorpyrifos, in response to a court-ordered deadline. At this time, EPA is unable to make a safety finding as required under... more »
Water quality key factor when establishing new vineyard
Vineyard weed control, irrigation strategies and nutrient management all are key elements in effective crop management. Water quality concerns should rise to the top of that list, according to a western Michigan grower and irrigation... more »
‘Waters of the U.S.’ target of Michigan Farm Bureau suit
Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) Oct. 26 joined the growing list of combatants targeting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the implementation of its rule redefining “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) in the Clean Water Act.... more »
Court halts WOTUS in its tracks
According to Michigan Farm Bureau, the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay Oct. 9 barring EPA and Army Corps of Engineers' "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule nationwide. The stay is... more »
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