…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…is an EPA-designated reduced-risk pesticide, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a low use rate of five fluid ounces per acre, which adds to its convenience and ease of…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…(EPA) new herbicide strategy aimed at mitigating harm to endangered species. The strategy, which applies primarily to agricultural uses, includes practices to reduce pesticide runoff and buffer zones. Hager noted…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released its updated…
Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects
DepositPhotos image California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-02-25
…locations across Texas and Florida. This week’s Almond Update is with Franz Niederholzer and emphasizes the critical importance of accurate pesticide spraying techniques in agricultural practices, particularly in almond orchards….
EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling
…sections on restricted pesticide use, misuse statements, first aid, personal protective equipment, and storage instructions. EPA Updates Spanish Transition Guide for Pesticide Labeling Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-23-24
…and how the proposed regulations could affect the industry and Hylio. Additionally, the conversation touches on the various applications of drones in agriculture, including pesticide spraying, cover crop seeding, and…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…profitability and sustainability,” Marble said. The project will study automation technologies’ economic feasibility and usability, focusing on herbicide, pesticide, and fertilizer applications. Led by North Carolina State University, the five-year…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) is set to begin a reevaluation of paraquat dichloride, a powerful herbicide, in response to new state law AB 1963. The…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…its advocacy for better conservation policies, providing science-based recommendations to lawmakers. Efforts included pushing for pollinator-friendly pesticide regulations and emphasizing the importance of sustainable land management. The report also highlighted…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…of the samples showed no detectable pesticide levels, and 21 pesticides were not detected at all. Eleven pesticides were found at trace levels considered unlikely to impact health. Seven pesticides…
CAAA: Advocating for Agricultural Pilots Amid Increasing Challenges
…the industry. One of the association’s main challenges is lobbying against laws and regulations that could negatively impact agricultural pilots and operators. Stoss noted that legislation related to pesticide application…