…thousand cuts.” New rules, from water restrictions to pesticide reporting mandates, add layers of difficulty for growers already facing razor-thin margins. He warned that transparency rules like public “spray day”…
From Olives to Almonds: Melissa Oberti Shares Her Family’s Farming Legacy and the Struggles Facing California Growers
…pesticide bans that fuel rodent infestations, she argued that Sacramento lawmakers lack both “skin in the game” and basic understanding of agriculture. “They make rules and policies without knowing what…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…grape production. Almond orchards face rodent infestations, with limited pesticide options. Rising costs for labor, utilities, and materials challenge profitability. “Farming is one of the hardest businesses,” Melissa notes. “You’re…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Syngenta’s Dale Nicol
…to protect local industries. Regulatory Pressures and Political Climate One of the central themes of the interview was the mounting regulatory burden on California farmers. From pesticide restrictions to environmental…
Hilton Eyes Regulatory Overhaul for California Ag
…the State Water Resources Control Board, California Air Resources Board (CARB), and various pesticide regulatory bodies. He criticized what he described as “madness” from CARB, including mandates that push Tier…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management Supporting Fast-Response and Research-Based Pest Control Administered by the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis within the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, the…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…skyrocket—12 to 14 times higher than in years past. These costs span everything from worker safety requirements to administrative paperwork and recordkeeping for water and pesticide use. The regulatory landscape,…
California Moves Toward Tighter 1,3-D Pesticide Regulations
California regulators are advancing new rules aimed at protecting farmworkers from exposure to 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D), a commonly used pesticide linked to cancer risks. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR),…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…Roundup could force a major strategic retreat. In a recent call with shareholders, Anderson explained that despite meeting federal regulatory requirements, pesticide producers in the U.S. remain legally vulnerable. “There…
Steve Hilton Talks Turning California Around in Ag-Focused Interview
…explained. “Kicking out the ideologues at agencies like CARB, the Pesticide Control Board, and the State Water Resources Agency—that alone would make a huge difference.” He believes that with strong…
Tomatoes to Tequila: Stuart Woolf’s Agave Revolution in California
…— no insecticides, no fungicides.” Woolf is actively meeting with regulators at the Department of Pesticide Regulation, pushing for fast-track approvals so the crop can be protected legally and safely….
California Ag Under Pressure: Innovation, Legacy, and the Voice of Nick Anderson
…the country—adds complexity to every acre farmed. “We have to jump through a lot more hoops,” Anderson admits, referring to California’s Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), licensing requirements for pest…
California’s Ag Challenges: Nick Anderson Talks Cost and Compliance
…so much to make the application,” Anderson notes, citing strict Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) requirements and the mandatory licensing of pest control advisors (PCAs). The complexity doesn’t stop at…