…it is essential that we take the time to listen about how best to notify them when these pesticides are used,” said DPR Director Brian Leahy. DPR is now seeking…
Almond Growers to Play Critical Role in Solving Bee Loss Puzzle
…proper investigations are carried out on affected hives. Prior to the 2016 pollination season, a coordinated approach was agreed upon by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and Bee…
California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides
…decades since such information started being collected in the 1950s, helps support DPR in its regulatory and enforcement mission. The 2014 PUR, plus past PURs, can be viewed online: http://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/pur/purmain.htm….
Kern County Ag Community Promoting Spray Safe Effort
…has shown that through an industry initiative like SpraySafe improvements can occur voluntarily, therefore reducing the need for formal regulatory actions by DPR,” said Mary-Ann Warmerdam, former Director of the…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
…During its 2014 survey, DPR found 96.4 percent of tested California-grown produce had little or no pesticide residues. The findings are included in DPR’s newly released 2014 Pesticide Residues in…
Annual Santa Maria Vegetable Meeting on September 24, 2015
…management and postharvest handling. Three hours of DPR and three and a half hours of CCA continuing education credits have been requested. The meeting is free, and lunch will be…
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…a DPR screening level for a 4-week time period. The screening level is set by DPR to determine if a more detailed evaluation is needed. It does not mean a…
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
The citrus industry is finding it hard to operate under increasing restrictions from the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and industry leaders are speaking out. Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry At…
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…Regulation (DPR) about the onslaught of lawsuits against DPR by activists attempting to force their agenda upon agriculture by strong-arming the department via the court system. Leahy will be speaking…
California’s Diversity Reflected In Pesticide Outreach
…That’s why DPR has translated leaflets, videos and other materials about pesticide safety, produced by scientists at DPR, into different languages including Spanish and Punjabi. You can see the Pesticide…
Use of Fumigant to Face Additional State Restrictions
…the ground and never touches the crops, so there are no residues on the crops. According to DPR, the new restrictions are intended to protect against excessive exposure to chloropicrin,…
Raising the Bar; How Protecting You From Pesticides Has Changed
…and others in the county who may handle pesticides. Overseen by the state agency, Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), the role of the CAC is unique. Part of their role…
California DPR on Bee Health Inspections
Apiary inspectors learned what to look for when it comes to possible pesticide exposure in bees. Sabrina Hill has more on the training. CDPR on Bee Training Bee health and…
Change in Policy on Fumigant Puts Farmers in Bind
…The amount of Telone allowed to be used annually is based on potential exposure averaged over a 70-year span. DPR had allowed more to be used when requested, with the…