Data shows that pesticide use in California has once again declined. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) confirmed the findings in a recent report. DPR’s annual Pesticide Use Report…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-30-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the concerns over DPR’s sustainable pest management program, the ag industry still facing…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has a stated goal of eliminating the use of “priority pesticides” by 2050. Part of that effort includes the implementation of the Sustainable…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…from stakeholders. DWR’s SGMA Portal will continually be updated with GSA and plan information, including any Board intervention. Determinations for the remaining basins are expected to be made by DPR…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…include biocontrol, biostimulants, and things like biofertilizers. “Biocontrol solutions are usually registered through the EPA, or Cal DPR and they contain a registered active ingredient, or ingredients, that provide scientifically…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the DPR’s robust produce pesticide testing process, the options to mitigate issues with…
Agronomic Minute: Staying on Top of Bacterial Blast
…then provide a Cal DPR label for the Kasumin Section 18. And finally, the ag commissioner can then provide use restrictions for Kasumin. Treatment options for bacterial blast include the…
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
…Roadmap for California was recently unveiled as an outline for transitioning away from what are classified as “high-risk pesticides.” The roadmap was released by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
Week in Review: Initial Water Allocation & DPR Seeks Input on Mill Alternatives
The initial water allocation for 2023 has been released by the Department of Water Resources. Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking…
DPR Seeking Input on Mill Assessment Alternatives
…approaches for DPR’s funding structure. The use of mill funding across DPR programs, implementation considerations, and alternative funding models are all noted in the paper. Feedback on the potential mill…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…ample amount of educational opportunities this year. “We’re happy to announce that we were successful in getting 14.5 continuing education credit units. They vary between DPR units, Certified Crop Advisor…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-28-22
…study to help growers better estimate cover crop cost and benefits, and come questions and concerns with DPR’s new PAC certification process. Tune in to the show for these news…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3-D. More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-23-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the safety challenges related to the implementation of AB 2188, the DPR cracking…