…production is moving along, and the Environmental Protection Agency is looking into new methods for evaluating pesticides. The most prominent stories of the week can found directly in your email…
EPA Looks to Reduce Time Required for Pesticide Registration
…(ESA). The goal is to streamline the process of registering new pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) while also protecting endangered species. “Responsible pesticide use is…
DPR Takes Enforcement Action on Coastal Grower
…California’s pesticide rules and regulations. Continued partnership and strict enforcement of these laws by DPR and local County Agricultural Commissioners will ensure pesticides are applied responsibly, legally, and in total…
IPM Achievement Award Winners Announced
…Achievement Award recognizes organizations that use integrated pest management (IPM) to address the diverse pest management needs throughout California. IPM is a methodology that reduces the use of chemical pesticides…
EPA Makes Final Review Decision on Glyphosate
The Environmental Protection Agency periodically assesses herbicides and pesticides to determine the chemicals’ functionality and safety. During this process, the agency accepts public comments, conducts research and undergoes registration review….
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…will be followed up by an evening social and poster session. The breakout sessions on Wednesday, February 5 will cover best management practices for controlling pesticides in agriculture runoff, plant…
‘It’s a Process’ to Develop Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…the funding support that has been made available. “I wish that the research budget was infinite when it comes to looking for safer alternatives to a wide variety of pesticides,…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…approach, as opposed to pesticides? Is there a cultural approach? None of that discussion was held tonight.” The Fresno event was the first of three scheduled by the chlorpyrifos alternatives…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…pesticides, and non-pesticide alternatives. During the reformatting process, the UC IPM team also included hyperlinks to the new webpage for natural enemy releases for biological control of pests. Listen to…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…Asia, and South and Central America. The research will look at effective control of the leafminer including pesticides, biological controls, and resistance breeding. The last project, receiving just over $260,000,…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…pesticides, it’s tricky because each type of human consumption has to have different risk assessments done on it,” Huntsinger noted Farmers have expressed tremendous interest in hemp production, with many…
Homemade Pesticides That Really Work
…This Land of Ours. Homemade Pesticides That Work Instead of buying and using store bought pesticides, you can make your own by using ingredients you can grow or find at…
CAPCA Conference Highlights Science and Innovation for the Future of Agriculture
…restrictions. This year one of the discussions highlighted the cultural shift in public opinion related to crop protection materials; specifically, the regulatory threats to active ingredients in pesticides. “It’s creeping…
Almond Update: Three Aspects of a Changing Pesticide Regulatory Environment
The regulatory scene when it comes to pesticides continues to be variable, and international statutes are complicating things even more in California. A session at the upcoming Almond Conference will give attendees…