…is recognized as one of the leading agricultural and turf chemical manufacturers in the world. Nufarm Americas, Inc. formulates products that serve the agricultural, professional turf, vegetation management and forestry…
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….
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…after releasing a draft outline of their progress so far. “As a researcher that dedicates my career to developing integrated pest management programs, being on the chlorpyrifos alternatives task force…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…exactly where they stand in terms of waters of the United States,” Wade noted. Regulatory issues related to water have become even more prominent as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…the 2020 California Plant and Soil Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Fresno Convention Center. The conference offers PCA/pesticide applicators, CCA, and nutrient management continuing education credits. The…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…Janet Napolitano. “California’s organic farmers already benefit from UC ANR’s pest management, irrigation and crop production research, and this partnership with Clif Bar will give UC more capacity to focus…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
Each year invasive pests destroy upward of 40 percent of the world’s food crops which causes $220 billion in trade losses each year, according to the United Nations. In efforts to stop…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…state is encouraging growers to look towards regenerative agriculture, to be sustainable, to use [Integrated Pest Management] practices, to apply the research that the UC’s and CSU’s have found, farm…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
Substantial changes are on the way for the National Organic Program. The Office of Management and Budget is currently reviewing the “Strengthening Enforcement Rule,” which will support ‘a broader strategy…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…Oxnard. The questions that were posed to the individual groups included possibilities for ensuring a thriving agricultural industry while increasing the use of safer pest management tools, and where the…
Almond Update: First GSA Plan Deadline for SGMA This Month
The first major deadline for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is January 31. Agencies for critically over-drafted basins will submit their sustainability plans to the state for consideration. Almond Board…
Tropical Plant that is Practically Pest Free
Cathy Isom has a bit of information about a wonderful tropical plant that is practically pest free and drought resistant. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tropical Plant that…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…125 research projects to address the five major factors impacting honey bee health – varroa mites, pest and disease management, lack of genetic diversity, pesticide exposure and access to forage…
2019 Research Project Reports Now Available from PD/GWSS Board
…Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-winged Sharpshooter winegrape grower assessment is used to further scientific research aimed at solving the issue of Pierce’s Disease, as well as other significant pests and diseases…