…their land. At every turn, they strive to achieve efficiencies in their use of resources like water, fertilizer and pesticides, and seek to minimize both the human and environmental impacts…
Bumblebee Species Possible Listings Further Threatens California Ag
…ag land is increasing and it’s taking away the natural habitat for these [bumblebees],” said Isom. The report also highlights the use of herbicides and pesticides as having a negative…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…Using a homemade bug spray – rather than store bought pesticides – is one way of deterring these pesky critters, and you may already have everything you need at the…
Growing an Organic Garden-Do’s and Don’ts
…cardboard. Some of the don’ts include: not using fast acting fertilizers, not composting diseased plants, never applying chemical loaded water, herbicides, or pesticides. Even fertilizers labeled for organic use can…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
…others have an improved process when registering and evaluating the use of pesticides,” said Senate Ag Committee Chair Pat Roberts. “The Senate unanimously approved the bill, which represents the concerns…
Proactive IPM Solutions Grants Available
…other projects relating to pesticide use and alternatives to high-impact pesticides. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
DPR to Launch New Incident Report Mobile Application
…to the Pesticide Safety Information Series, Medical Supervision Programs for those employees who regularly handle pesticides and Pesticide Compliance Assistance for Employees booklets. One of the speakers, Alex Cadenas who…
Exploring the Economic Impact of California’s Citrus Industry
…other industries such as nursery services, chemicals, pesticides, irrigation, finance, and all of those things,” said Bruce Babcock, Professor in the School of Public Policy at UC Riverside. “When a…
Helping Producers Aid Monarch Butterfly
…stands of milkweed and high-value nectar plants and protect these stands from exposure to pesticides. Planting native milkweeds is critically important to rebuild the western monarch population, but scientists at…
ARS Microscopy Research Helps Unravel the Workings of a Major Honey Bee Pest
…from bees. The results are expected to help scientists develop more effective pesticides and other treatments to help bees cope with a mite known to spread at least five viruses….
Perdue Comments on DOJ Filing in 9th Circuit Chlorpyrifos Ruling
…pesticides. “The costs of an incorrect decision on chlorpyrifos are expected to be high and would cause serious impacts to American farmers working to feed, fuel, and clothe the United…
FDA to Consider Organic Labeling Claims
…claims in the food industry. The editorial squared off at Whole Foods, saying the grocer makes claims that organic farms do not use “toxic or persistent pesticides,” while many pesticides…
Keeping Honeybees Healthy with Technology
…the group tried to find research on honeybees to manage them better but fell short. “Between widespread usage of harmful neonicotinoid pesticides, extreme weather and the cultural shift away from…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…50 states. Our farmers cost-effectively grow safe food, with minimal use of pesticides. The entire country will lose with higher food prices, and more food imported from around the world…