…drastically overstate the impact of the pesticides on endangered species and their habitats. The groups say the evaluations for several neonicotinoid pesticides don’t incorporate scientific and commercial data that could…
Appeals Court Classifies Bees as Fish Under Endangered Species Act
…to see the door open up to every potential insect out there. Again, this movement to eliminate pesticide use in California is going to kick into high gear.” The effort…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-08-22
…program survey and the DPR to host public workshops on the statewide pesticide notification system. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
DPR Hosting Public Workshops on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will be hosting a series of public workshops to gather input as DPR develops a statewide pesticide application notification system. The workshops will…
Week in Review: Dairies Help Fill Fertilizer Need & Resistance-Breaking TSWV Spreads
…food system. A total of 54 agricultural organizations have voiced concern regarding the possibility of a detrimental precedent being set when it comes to pesticide labeling. Subscribe to the weekly…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…as a result and Bayer has asked SCOTUS to review the decision. The Solicitor General has asserted that states such as California are within their right to implement pesticide labeling…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
A recent decision from the Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC) could be a positive sign for continued use of imidacloprid in California. The subcommittee found that the presence of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-13-22
…with shifts in climate conditions and details on the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…fumigation in California,” said Sidhu. “But with the increased environmental regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation there are some challenges in managing root-knot nematodes in carrots.” The new regulations…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
Pest management research projects are receiving significant funding support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). A total of $3.75 million is being invested in 10 research projects to…
Week in Review: EPA Addresses Pesticide Approval Process & Bird Flu Outbreak Hits 27 Million
EPA points out the current system for registering pesticides is “unsustainable and legally tenuous” without corrective action. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain…
Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection
…pollinator health in mind when making pesticide applications. “We want to make sure there’s something to spray and something to target, so we can reduce the amount of pesticides that…
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
…to provide for new pesticide registrations while adhering to obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). EPA points out that the current system for registering pesticides while protecting endangered species…