Various legislative efforts are underway to provide legal immunity to pesticide manufacturers. Supported by major agribusinesses, a bill proposed in Iowa aims to shield manufacturers from lawsuits related to insufficient…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers legislative efforts to provide legal immunity for pesticide manufacturers and opportunities for U.S….
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
…Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Get all the biggest agricultural headlines of the week in your inbox by subscribing to the…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…species protection. To address these concerns, the EPA introduced its ESA Workplan in April 2022, outlining strategies to integrate species protections into pesticide regulations while maintaining accessibility for pesticide users….
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…exotic fruit fly infestations across 15 counties. DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) would see increased funding of $33.3 million and the addition of 117 new…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…resilience and response, encompassing flood protection, levee repair, and Salton Sea restoration. Specifically, the budget proposal allots $33.3 million ongoing to the Department of Pesticide Regulation Fund and GGRF. This…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…and fiber relies on access to safe and effective pesticides,” he said. “However, some states have begun to regulate pesticides in a manner counter to the decades of scientific guidance…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes details on upcoming hearings for a proposed statewide pesticide notification system and how…
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is seeking comment on a proposal for a statewide system to inform the public about planned applications of restricted material pesticides. The regulation…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…on MRLs, be aware of what pesticides are being used, and what the regulations are in each country.” In Taiwan, approval for carnauba wax is pending, prompting importers to advise…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…timing of the beetles’ emergence in the spring, hindering the ability to schedule effective pesticide sprays. Some sprays used to control navel orangeworm may be effective in late-season applications as…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…attractant and organic pesticide to eliminate infestations will be deployed. This approach is executed within a 1.5-mile radius of trap sites. The latest Oriental fruit fly quarantine areas are just…