…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…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-30-25
…Nick, Josh and Lorrie talk about the push by 365 agricultural groups for the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act to maintain federal control over pesticide labeling under the EPA. The bill,…
Candidate Hilton: Changes that Could Be Made in California Agriculture
…CARB the air resources board the pesticide control board the state water resources agency CalGEM (Geologic Energy Management Division) that regulates oil drilling and so on. I think that people…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…high public confidence in pesticide use for affordable food. Additionally, California walnut growers produce 603,000 tons annually, valued at $1.04 billion, and are expected to have a bountiful year. The…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-15-25
…enhancing risk management and decision-making. Beekeepers face significant annual losses, often around 50%, due to various factors including pesticide exposure and shipping stress. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…Protection Agency’s Final Insecticide Strategy (.pdf), which aims to protect over 900 endangered species while providing flexibility for pesticide users. The strategy, which follows an herbicide strategy already in regulation,…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…Shasta and Pyrenees, which have improved crop management but can be demanding on rootstocks. The conversation underscores the need for resilient almond varieties as pesticide resistance and regulatory changes may…
CA DPR Seeks Public Input on New Pesticide Review Process
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is asking for public feedback on its proposed pesticide prioritization process. Comments will be accepted through May 8 on the department’s online comment…
U.S. Beekeepers Report Record Colony Losses, Raising Alarm for Farmers
…at over $600 million. The USDA is investigating the cause, testing bees from affected colonies for disease, pesticide exposure, and other stressors. Results are expected soon. Industry leaders are urging…
CDPR Introduces Spray Days California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has introduced Spray Days California, a novel statewide system providing transparent notifications about the use of restricted material pesticides. This system offers online…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced SprayDays California, a new online notification system aimed at increasing transparency around pesticide use. The system, launched on March 24, 2025,…
Western Tree Nut Association Submits Comments to CA DPR on Use of Paraquat
The Western Tree Nut Association has submitted comments to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CA/DPR) on the use of paraquat, emphasizing its importance as a broad-spectrum herbicide, especially in…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…prevent fungicide resistance and maintain long-term effectiveness. One of Axios 20SC’s standout features is its classification as an EPA-reduced risk pesticide. According to Rieser, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…