California pesticide rules face tight limits on exports
Industry officials told the International Trade Commission that California's "Big Green" environmental ballot measure would cripple farmers ability to sell produce overseas by restricting pest control tools and lowering allowable pesticide levels, reducing competitiveness against foreign growers and inviting trade friction.
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Students explore lab work on garlic as insecticide at Penn State
University Park reporters note 64 Governor's School for Agricultural Sciences students, including Cheltenham High junior Michael Miller, work in Penn State College of Agriculture researching garlic's insecticidal properties. The feature highlights student hands on science amid statewide education program.
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Mercer Livestock price report from July 24
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture reports cattle and hog prices at Mercer Market. Slaughter steers up to 3 higher, cows steady. high Choice slaughter steers 78.75, Choice Holsteins 72 or less, heifers 70-73.80, cows 48-57, bulls 62.85-64.50. Beeder cattle and calves listed with weights and prices. hogs mostly down 3-5, sows 45-48, feeder pigs unavailable. Sheep and goats with limited offerings and prices noted.
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Wilmington Livestock Report for July 23
Slaughter cows steady since last Monday, prices ranged with Low Choice steer $70.50 and Select Holsteins $61-$64. Cattle feed and utility classes cited, calves and farm calves listed by weight and condition. Hogs, sheep, and goats show varied per hundredweight and per head pricing, with feeder pigs and lambs noted.
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