…believe he will bring fair and informed leadership to EPA. “I look forward to starting a dialogue with him and his staff to ensure that EPA’s pesticide registration programs remain…
ARS Launches New Project to Engage the Next Generation of Researchers
…Research Service aimed at educational outreach in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The Three Sisters Project will work to foster opportunities for high school students to explore career…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
…to kids in high school going to college majoring in ag. That’s been a real rewarding effort,” Malanca noted. “We’re blessed with My Job Depends on Ag to take our…
E.M. Tharp, WAE Announce Scholarship Winners
…must expect to graduate from high school during the 2020-2021 school year. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
New Manual Available for Non-Chemical Weed Control
…of Pesticide Regulation Alliance Grants Program. The Best Management Practices for Non-Chemical Weed Control manual incorporates compiled research from knowledgeable experts, with detailed information on application practices and analysis of the efficacy…
The Western View: Cap and Trade Your Cover Crop?
…his pesticide applications by stocking specific beneficial insects that helped him with pest control. It was a big win for him. But cover crops don’t always work. In high heat…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…per dollar of pesticide sales. Governor Newsom has proposed to significantly overhaul the system. A four-year phase-in of a new system for assessments has industry members anxious about how it…
Submission Deadline for 2021 Ag Day Essay Contest is January 31
As a lead up to this year’s National Ag Day on March 23, the Agriculture Council of America is hosting an essay contest for high school students. The National Ag…
Nut Growers Have Another Tool to Help with Disease Management
…Certis. “It will be very helpful to the growers, especially those that have lost control because of copper tolerance.” The material was approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
DPR Continues to Look at Potential Action on Soil Fumigants
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) continues to consider actions pertaining to 1, 3-D soil fumigants. DPR has been coordinating with several counties in an effort to develop potential…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…be a great program that connects and educates school children through activities like ag-focused field trips and school gardens, while also supporting leadership training and career development opportunities.” The California…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…for agriculture.” Earlier this month, Arroyo said his office was fielding calls from producers about the new restrictions. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) issued the guidance that Arroyo said…
Almond Update: Optimism for 2021, BMP Training Starts Year
…some bee-friendly training. Tuesday, January 5 from 8:00-9:45 a.m., ABC will have part one of the Best Management Practices for Pesticide Use During Almond Bloom webinar. Talks will include how…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…Ruben Arroyo said. “We are trying to work with the Department Pesticide Regulations to put that program on remotely.” Arroyo said the program is an important outreach event that has…