Pesticide workers may face mandatory blood tests by 1988
EPA official Dick Longmire outlined proposed Worker Protection Standards for Agricultural Pesticides, likely requiring cholinesterase blood tests to establish baselines and monitor exposure. Tests would occur after multiple days of exposure to category I or II organophosphates, with further testing as exposure continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Longmire
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Longmire
Pesticide Info Lines and Cholinesterase Testing Details
The Agrichemical Age notes two hotlines for chemical safety Pesticide information is available 24 7 from NPTN at 1 800 858 7378 and CMA Ref Center hours 9 p m EST weekdays at 1 800 262 8200 Washington. It also covers cholinesterase inhibitor effects and testing thresholds with guidance from Dr Dean T Stueland emergency care specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Pesticide Telecommunications Network
NPTN
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
School of Medicine
Lubbock
Texas
Chemical Manufacturers Association
CMA
Washington
Dean T. Stueland
Staff expands for Angus beef program CAB adds two staffers and promotes director
The American Angus Association Certified Angus Beef program appoints Homero A. Recio as processing coordinator and Brent Eichar as assistant retail coordinator. Mary Ferguson becomes assistant director of CAB while Colvin notes rising demand and sales. CAB serves about 5,000 U S restaurants and exports to eight countries with 3.5 million pounds monthly in 1987 and nearly 30 million pounds in fiscal 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ferguson
CAB
Louis “Mick” Colvin
Colvin
United States
Farmland values fall 8 percent in 1986 study
USDA ERS reports nationwide farmland values dropped eight percent in 1986 after declines of 12 percent in the prior two years. Maryland down 3 percent. New Jersey up 36 percent in the Northeast. Maryland down from 2530 to 1831 per acre since 1981. five year decline nationally 35 percent. Local demand for land keeps prices steady in roads parks and schools. Farmers sell to reduce debt, shifting to nonfarming uses. Dairy feeding guidance suggests added fat to dairy cattle diets with specific limits and mineral targets to maintain production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service
Louisiana
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Corn Belt
Kim Cassel
Univeristy of Maryland Animal Science Department
Jousting winners crowned at Maryland awards banquet
Marylands Jousting Tournament Association named Sandy Izer of Williamsport Rider of the Year at the annual banquet. Mike Pue of Rocky Ridge earned novice rider of the year. Other winners included David Kershner and Dick Kershner of Clear Spring, Louis Goldstein, and the life association member award and president's trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Izer
Williamsport
Maryland Jousting Tournament Association
Mike Pue
Rocky Ridge
Eft
David Kershner
Clear Spring
Maryland Comptroller
Louis Goldstein
Life Association
Dick Kershner
Jousting champions honored at Maryland tourney banquet
At the Maryland Jousting Tournament Association awards banquet in Jefferson, Willis Snow of Cordova is crowned national and state champion while Mike Wirts of Jefferson holds the Maryland title. Comptroller Louis Goldstein presents the honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Jefferson
Willis Snow
Cordova
Mike Wirts
Louis Goldstein
Montgomery County Opens New Farm Heritage Center
The county unveils a $2.7 million heritage center built on a hillside to resemble farm buildings. Architect William F. Donaldson Jr. notes barn shaped roofs and native materials while interior spaces include a 150 seat meeting room a demo kitchen and a 35 seat conference room plus a reference library. Bush calls the site an interesting place with ongoing demonstrations of historical and modern farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Donaldson Jr
Bush
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Information Hotline
National Farm Medicine Center
Marshfield
Wis
Stueland
California
Ohio
Arizona
Colorado
Igabe and Tapes
Gale Ganes
Kenneth Wisner
L.S. Fuel Oil
L.S. Inc
L.S
East Potomac St
Brunswick
Becky Brashear
Montgomery County
Kikuboth
Earth
P.T.O
Pt. Hitch - P.st
Finance
Middlebrook Rd
Germantown, MD
Sales & Rentals Inc
MI An
Meyer
H.B. Duvall, Inc
E. Patrick
St. Frederick
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