California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…two DPR hours. Saa encourages all interested parties to register at almonds.com/summits. “This is your chance to hear directly from the scientists shaping the future of global almond production,” he…
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…the country—adds complexity to every acre farmed. “We have to jump through a lot more hoops,” Anderson admits, referring to California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), licensing requirements for pest…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…so much to make the application,” Anderson notes, citing strict Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) requirements and the mandatory licensing of pest control advisors (PCAs). The complexity doesn’t stop at…
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
…8 workshop are available on DPR’s website under the event calendar. To submit comments, visit DPR’s SmartComment portal. CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process Sponsored Content…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced SprayDays California, a new online notification system aimed at increasing transparency around pesticide use. The system, launched on March 24, 2025,…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…regulations went into effect in January 2024, further restricting the use of 1,3-dichloropropene. The public can provide feedback on the report until November 12 through the DPR’s online portal. DPR…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is preparing to implement a new law, effective January 1, 2024, that limits the retail sale and non-agricultural use of neonicotinoid…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights California watermelon season progressing well despite weather challenges and concerns about DPR’s statewide…
Data Shows Pesticide Use Continues to Decline in California
Pesticide use in California dropped by over five percent from 2021 to 2022, continuing an ongoing trend. The latest annual report from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) highlights…