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Bill would ban neonic-treated seeds in California

02/16/21 10:29 AM By Brad Hooker

Bay Area Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan is proposing a ban on seeds treated with the neonicotinoid class of pesticides.

Additions to Dem platform target farm chemical use

07/29/20 6:25 AM By Steve Davies

Critics of agricultural chemical usage have won new language in the Democratic Party's proposed 2020 platform that call for the federal government to ban chlorpyrifos insecticide and provide assistance to farmers to reduce applications of pesticides and chemical fertilizers.

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April 14, 2024

Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated

This week’s Open Mic guest is Barbara O’Brien, President and CEO of Dairy Management Incorporated. O’Brien has more than 20 years of experience working for dairy farmers and in the dairy industry. Through challenges of the cyclical nature of the industry as well as the pandemic and shifting consumer trends, the industry is holding it’s own with consumers and developing partnerships with the food industry that’s expanding the positive message of milk and other dairy products. O’Brien addresses the effort the dairy industry has put forward toward good nutrition, sustainable production and overall product safety.

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04.12.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 12, 2024: Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., on farm bill, biofuels, and cattle markets

Nebraska Republican Deb Fischer sits on the Senate Agriculture Committee. She has been a strong supporter of biofuels and says the Biden administration is missing a key resource when looking to lower carbon emissions. She also discusses the importance of passing legislation aimed at bringing more transparency to cattle markets.

Then, Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association and Ben Prochazka with the Electrification Coalition join to discuss the impact of biofuels and electric vehicles on the economy.

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