…give attendees a valuable opportunity to learn about new and improved practices and technologies to reduce pesticide drift and ensure employee and public safety. There will be live demonstrations in…
U.S. EPA fines agricultural products companies
…found to have an inadequate containment area for potential pesticide spills that may occur during offloading of pesticides from trucks, and inadequate safeguards for pesticide equipment, which increase the risk…
CAPCA Conference Underway
…sessions on endangered species regulations, current law/enforcement for pesticide container handling, transport & recycling, bee health in almonds, pesticide stewardship and food safety, and California aquatic weeds regulations. The California…
Citrus Industry E-news: Pesticide Exposure to Bees; Canker Management
This week’s issue of the Citrus Industry E-news Exclusive from Florida includes a preview of an upcoming meeting between citrus growers and beekeepers as well as an update on canker…
Vegetable Meeting in September
…coli and leafy greens, proper pesticide use, managing thrips on lettuce, aphids on broccoli, and the new invasive pest Bagrada bug on cole crops, nutrient management studies for cool season…
Agencies Work to Help Bee Population
…nutrition and pesticide exposure. Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency Bob Perciasepe, says the EPA is addressing that last factor: pesticide exposure. For more on the bee health report,…
Several Factors to Blame For Bee Decline
Is it GMOs, a certain pesticide, a genetic disorder? What exactly is causing the decline of honey bee health? Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. Scientists,…
Vulcan Receives Reduced Signal Word
…means pesticide users and applicators have greater peace of mind knowing that Vulcan reduces the risk of exposure or the potential for injury versus products with more restrictive signal words,”…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag, Part 1
…than other areas around the nation. Lauritzen says it does come with a price – all the issues surrounding agriculture such as water quality and pesticide use. This is the…
Year-Round Integrated Pest Management
…print from the U-C Cooperative’s website a checklist for each crop from there it’s pretty straight forward, how to monitor and what’s the best pesticide to use for the situation….
Pesticide Use an Important Topic
…farmers. She talks about the myths surrounding pesticides. Skidgel-Clarke says she’s not aware of anyone getting sick from eating food grown using conventional methods, which includes the use of pesticides…
AF36 Approved for Pistachios
AF36 is a strain of fungus/mold that does not produce toxic aflatoxin, and has been approved by the EPA and California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) to be applied to…
Western Ag Processors Meeting Set
…$50 off the IPM Class Registration! This seminar qualifies for 8 hours of Continuing Education Units with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. On Friday, June 29th the 3rd Annual…