…more toxic pesticides, and increases in things like biopesticides and agricultural oils, minerals and compounds like sulfur,” Dolcini said. Dolcini is convinced this proposal will send a signal to the…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
…will impact agriculture. “Quite frankly, ag was blindsided by this. We knew there was going to be some discussions on pesticides. There’s been a movement since this governor took office…
Ag Biotech and Traditional Controls Combine to Eradicate Harmful Pest
…the National Academy of Sciences. The pest was particularly problematic for cotton producers in Arizona, California, Texas, and New Mexico. Growers had to apply pesticides as often as 25 times…
Series of ‘How To’ Videos Released By USDA-NRCS
…topics such as how to manage aphids without pesticides, increase carbon cycling, eliminate weeds with native perennials, and incorporating cover crops while preserving moisture. The entire video series is available…
New Western Growers Partnership Looks to Accelerate Agtech Innovation
…automation, concerns about resistance to pesticides, and water shortages,” WGCIT Director Dennis Donohue said in a press release. “We didn’t want to reinvent the wheel so we decided to find…
Proposed Neonicotinoid Mitigations Are Moving Forward
…process when you’re developing proposals around pesticides of any sort and neonics are no exception,” Dolcini noted. The proposed neonicotinoids mitigations are using a multi-level approach. DPR has evaluated numerous…
Future Navel Orangeworm Issues with Warming Temperatures
…ground and in the trees, applying synthetic reproductive hormones to limit the pests’ ability to find mates, encouraging natural enemies, judicious of least-toxic pesticides if necessary and harvesting the crop…
New Food Safety Measures Approved by California LGMA
…measures pertain to water use in leafy greens fields. Some of the changes include new requirements related to the use of water during overheard applications of pesticides and other crop…
Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic
…regarding organic materials,” Martin said. “There are a few organic pesticides that applicators use that are pretty smelly. That causes concern to folks, and then they call.” Martin said if growers…
More People at Home Has Meant More Farming Complaints
…try to work with the grower to resolve the issue and mitigate any further friction between neighbors. In the event there is an incident involving pesticides, it requires a formal…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of chlorpyrifos. Among other things, the plan identifies nonchemical and synthetic alternative pesticides and their relative toxicities, and biopesticide alternatives derived from natural materials. The report also includes a five-year…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
…focused on, “recognizing the importance of sustainable use of biological diversity and sharing of genetic resources.” The administrator also said the USMCA works to protect farmers who use different pesticides…
How to Encourage More Ladybugs into Your Garden
…sign of aphids, but hold off on using any pesticides. A little restraint often pays off with a visit from hungry Lady bugs. One way to attract Ladybugs into your…
Growing Matters: Knowing Your Surroundings When Applying Product
As the 2020 growing season progresses, the Growing Matters Coalition is reminding farmers and applicators about knowing their surroundings when applying pesticides. Tim Joseph of Landis International representing Mitsui Chemicals…