…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…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-22-20
…monitoring that starting in pistachio orchards. Also, the DPR issued a list of acceptable PPE alternatives for handling pesticides and a large group of water and ag organizations sent letters…
DPR Lists Acceptable PPE Alternatives for Handling Pesticides
…Pesticides. The expanded list of appropriate alternatives is intended to provide some relief to the agricultural industry as it struggles to acquire the necessary safety supplies amidst the limited availability…
How to Safely Wash Your Fruits and Vegetables
…want to worry about is illness and pesticides, so proper washing is key to leaving contaminants behind. One way to do that is to make sure any fruits or vegetables…