…for the USTR’s National Trade Estimate Report, the institute emphasized the need to remove barriers such as tariffs, restrictive sanitary policies, and registration demands that limit exports. Julie Anna Potts,…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…was detected just below its screening level, and plans to release further analysis in 2025. DPR Director Julie Henderson emphasized the importance of air monitoring to safeguard public health. New…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…Senator Anna Caballero, Pro Tem Mike McGuire, and Speaker Robert Rivas. The Almond Alliance and Western United Dairies strongly back this bond measure and are committed to working with state…
Almond Update: RAPP Funding to Support Export Markets for California Almonds
…a $1.2 billion initiative to enhance U.S. agricultural competitiveness globally. ABC Vice President of Global, Technical, and Regulatory Affairs, Julie Adams said the RAPP funding will help support efforts in…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…to enhance transparency and public access to information, aligning with California’s stringent pesticide regulations. DPR Director Julie Henderson emphasizes the importance of the proposed system in promoting transparency and equitable…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
Director of Communications for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Anna Genasci, and Farm Girl Chef cook an easy, delicious recipe with tomatoes. Then follow Genasci to see where our food…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…that supports healthy lives and a healthy environment for all Californians, and an abundant, healthy food supply for future generations,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “I…
USDA Network Protects Livestock
…a permanent program at the end of 2023. Credit: Adobe Stock. USDA has a multi-layered approach to protecting our livestock industry from high-consequence foreign animal diseases. Dr. Julie Wallin with…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
…continue to improve protections for people and the environment and ensure the availability of safe, effective pest management tools,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “The way…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…in the safest, effective way for people and the environment,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Julie Henderson explained that there are goals set for 2025 and others set for 2030. Similar to the development of the overall Roadmap,…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
…ways to leverage pest prevention as one of the key actions for the Roadmap. So, partnering with CDFA on identifying opportunities to do more on the prevention side,” said Julie…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…methane emission reduction measures. DPR Director Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in transitioning to more sustainable pest management. The funding will be utilized to…
Biologicals Represent an ‘Interesting Option’ for Sustainable Pest Management
…Roadmap for California, released earlier in the year. Director of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Julie Henderson said biological products will have a role to play in the endeavor….