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Potentially Harmful Herbicide Faces Scrutiny

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The public is invited to comment on a move to ban the use of the herbicide Atrazine, shown to cause defects in frogs, fish and mammals.

Online Tool Identifies Pests, Diseases

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Gardener’s Supply offers a free tool for pinpointing plant problems and finding prevention and control solutions.

UC Davis Launches Sustainable Ag Major

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Prospective UC Davis students can apply for the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems bachelor’s program in November.

More Herbicides Lost by Volatilization

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The amount of herbicides lost through vaporization greatly outweighs losses through field runoff, a study shows.

Help Available for Hurricane Victims

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Farmers experiencing losses due to Hurricane Irene damage can turn to the USDA for emergency assistance and farm loans.

Texas Wheat Harvests at Risk

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As drought conditions persist in some U.S. states, farmers worry about meeting grain- and grazing-production needs.

Online Network Links Ag Groups

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The Alltech Ag Network allows farm-centric groups to connect via live video-streaming, photo uploads and other digital media.

World to Celebrate Kitchen Garden Day

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Kitchen Garden International encourages gardeners of all abilities and with all sizes of land to celebrate local food during World Kitchen Garden Day.

Diet Supplements May Boost Pig Immunity

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Feeding pigs mannan oligosaccharides helped combat porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, a study shows.

Hot, Dry Summer Hurts Southern Gardens

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Heat stress, pest problems and lack of pollinators cause low yields in home gardens this summer.

Good Husbandry Grants Available

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Hobby farmers certified by Animal Welfare Approved can apply for funding to support projects benefiting the welfare of livestock.

USDA Proposes Animal-disease Traceability Rule

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Interstate livestock transportation is the focus of proposed changes to the USDA’s National Animal Identification System.

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