…Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and product manufacturers. The process to ban the product in California began last May when it was labeled a “toxic air contaminant” by DPR. Growers can continue…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
…is now available to view for free online. The videos were made possible with funding from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and were produced by Fresno State and…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…incidents are handled. “DPR has reiterated to the Commissioners of our duty to at least give the DA’s the choice of whether or not they’re going to take those cases,”…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
…while; however, this set of regulations coming from DPR is looking specifically at acute exposure,” Devaurs said. “One of the worst-case scenarios is buffer zones up to 2,000 feet and…
Murky CBD Oil Regulation Complicating Hemp Production
…residues go,” said Huntsinger. “That’s going to be something that’s going to have to get worked through as maybe a little stiffer, non-exempt products get evaluated by EPA and DPR.”…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Funding and Time Not Enough
The agriculture industry believes the allocations for the exploration into a chlorpyrifos alternative in California are inadequate. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) has dedicated $2.1 million and a taskforce to finding substitutes for growers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-28-19
…of the Delta, automation research for the tomato industry, the DPR’s 2018 Pesticide Residue Report and details on companies that are shaping food safety practices. Tune in to the show…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the actions taken when the DPR finds illegal pesticide…
Chlorpyrifos Sales to End in California by February 2020
…a “toxic air contaminant” by DPR. Farmers who continue to use chlorpyrifos until the December 31, 2020 cutoff date, will still need to comply with all existing restrictions. DPR has…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR’s announcement of a workgroup searching for Chlorpyrifos…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA, Val Dolcini was also recently named Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Acknowledging that the agency can sometimes be at odds…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR investing in chlorpyrifos alternatives, cauliflower consumption still…