…in varying capacities within the Conservation Technology Information Center, Agricultural Nutrient Policy Council, and Pesticide Policy Coalition. EPA Administrator Michael Regan also expressed praise for the Snyder appointment, noting he…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-05-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features a report on the continuing development of a statewide Pesticide Notification Network, information…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
…the species’ decline has resulted from multiple concurrent threats, including habitat loss, pesticides, disease, climate change, and competition from non-native honeybees. The organization says Pesticide use, especially the widespread use…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
…for SB 559 made by the California Legislature have ended the path forward for the legislation. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is incorporating input from a variety of interests…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has opened the application period for the 2022 Alliance and Research Grants. DPR is offering $5.55 million in potential funding to expedite the transition…
DPR Considering Multiple Angles in Development of Pesticide Notification Network
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is incorporating input from a variety of interests in the development of the Pesticide Notification Network. With an allocation of $10 million in…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 09-22-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show features information on the development of a statewide pesticide notification network, as well as…
UCCE Sutter-Yuba-Colusa Webinars and Meeting Coming Up in October
…growers throughout California and are primarily focused on pest management and pesticide safety. The October 4 webinar will focus on cost effective almond IPM practices with short segments related to…
Week in Review: Rally Against AB 616, New Pesticide Notification System Developing
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has been provided with a budget of $10 million for the development of a statewide notification system. California Farm Bureau Federation brings industry members…
Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23
…County Ag Commissioner on pesticide regulations.” Listen to the radio report below. Kearney Alfalfa and Forage Field Day Coming Up September 23 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
Development of A Statewide Pesticide Notification System Moves Forward
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is moving forward with the process of developing a statewide pesticide notification system. DPR has been provided with a budget of $10 million…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-25-21
…of a statewide pesticide notification system and why the re-emergence and spread of branched broomrape are causing concern. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
EPA Moves to End Chlorpyrifos Use on National Scale
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken action to prohibit chlorpyrifos use on a national level. A Final Rule was recently issued to revoke all tolerances of the pesticide….
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has issued a Stop Use Notice for two pesticide products that are labeled for organic use. Organic producers are being warned that the products EcoMight-Pro…