…regulation may have on the agricultural industry. OPCA also provides consultation in other areas relating to the use of pesticides and alternatives. Detailed information for the programs and the CDFA…
The Western View: New Income Source From Farming?
…Things like vehicles and petroleum-based fertilizers and pesticides are just the start; practices like slash-and-burn and tilling release carbon that could be stored in the ground as organic matter. Changes…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it will be reviewing ten more hemp pesticides and is seeking public comment on the applications. The ten products requesting allowances to…
You Can Help Bring Back the Bee Population
…mow, do so with the mower blade set at the highest safe level. Where possible avoid insecticides and herbicides. In particular, steer clear of systemic pesticides such as neonicotinoids, which…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…risks that pesticides may pose to them. EPA’s notification to glyphosate registrants is an important step to ensuring the information shared with the public on a federal pesticide label is…
Gene Editing in Organic Production?
…organic industry. Current organic certification requires that products be free of genetically modified ingredients, artificial colors, synthetic pesticides, and antibiotics. “The allowance of any GE techniques under the organic label…
Easy Way to Rid Your Plants of Spider Mites
…as well. Miticides are special pesticides created to control mites, and they’re available for houseplants. You can find them for sale from most garden supply stores or local nurseries. Make…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…product. “Being in California and having the Department of Pesticide Regulation be our governing agency over how pesticides are used and which ones are registered, it’s going to take a…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…diseases, control cost and produce plenty of large, robust berries using less water, fertilizer and pesticides. These are the strawberries in Salinas on Monday, July 1, 2019. Courtesy: UC Davis…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…when everybody says, ‘not my job’ and workers end up having some type of pesticide exposure.” When accidents occur, particularly when they are related to pesticides, it puts the entire…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…a House Agriculture Committee hearing on soil health. You’ll find out why farmers are cautiously waiting for progress between the U.S. and China as chemicals widely used as pesticides for…
New Tariffs Include Pesticides
With talks on the agenda, many producers are hoping for progress between the U.S. and China as pesticides are on the list of next tariffs. As AgNet West reported last…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…and testing of pesticides in order to protect human health and the environment. USDA continues to coordinate closely with the EPA and FDA to fulfill oversight responsibilities and provide the…
Bee Safe Program Working in Tandem with BeeWhere Program
The Bee Safe program, administered by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, is designed to protect bees from other pests and disease, as well as minimize exposure to pesticides….