The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will be hosting a series of public workshops to gather input as DPR develops a statewide pesticide application notification system. The workshops will…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
…with the Food and Agricultural Code, the DPR’s Director will issue a final determination by June 17, 2022, or sooner. We were consistently engaged there, providing the importance and real-life…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-24-22
…potential non-fumigant nematicides for carrots, and potential impacts to the cotton industry from the latest DPR proposal for neonicotinoids. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
…by Dr. Daniel Hasegawa. The funding for 2021-2022 DPR Grants Programs has been increased by 617 percent over last year’s funding allocation. Over the past 10 years, DPR has awarded…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…curly top virus management. The event will conclude with information on impacts to yield, quality, and soil biochemistry related to deficit irrigation in processing tomatoes. Continuing education credits from DPR…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
…funding, DPR will be working to craft the new statewide notification system over the coming years. DPR Acting Director Julie Henderson said the first set of focus group meetings were…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is moving forward with the process of developing a statewide pesticide notification system. DPR has been provided with a budget of $10 million…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…the registration of potential products,” said Brim-DeForest. “We need to be able to tell the EPA and DPR exactly what we have and generally where it’s located as well.” Timothy…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…mite management. A total of three DPR and 3.5 CCA education units have been approved for the virtual field day. Registration information and a detailed agenda is available online. Listen to the…
Intrepid Section 18 is Approved for Armyworm Control in 2021
…The Section 18 was approved by EPA and DPR and so the product’s going to be available this year,” Espino noted. “For any growers and PCAs that want to use…
Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
…again, doesn’t achieve what DPR claims is their ultimate goal. We share the goal. If we didn’t have to use fumigants, that would be fantastic. Because they’re not cheap, they’re…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
Recently, the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced a new workgroup, devoted to a forward movement of integrated pest management (IPM). The Sustainable Pest Management Workgroup is made up of…
AgSafe Digital Conference INNOVATE Begins February 15
…and distilled them down into digital bites this year,” said Kiehn. “The program is going to feature a regulatory track. We’ve invited our agency leaders from CDFA, Cal/OSHA, DPR, EEOC,…