…coordinate pesticide treatments are currently in play in much of the San Joaquin Valley, but challenges remain in early detection of the disease. In Southern California areas where psyllids are…
Dannon Responds to Ag Attack
…its commitment by encouraging practices, such as rotating crops, managing fertilizer, pesticide and herbicide application in the production of feed for a portion of the cows providing the company’s milk…
Pesticide Pilot Program is Twofold
…if they have been exposed to pesticides, or feel they have an illness that is associated with a pesticide, it’s the employers obligation to take them to seek medical attention.”…
U.S. Imports of Vietnam Rice lower on Pesticide Violations
…of this year. The FDA says the imports were rejected because of illegal pesticide residue in all but one of the cases. USA Rice Federation CEO Betsy Ward responded “we…
New Rules Governing Use of Fumigant Pesticide 1,3-D
Guided by a new scientific assessment of health risks, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today announced an update to the way the fumigant pesticide 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D) is managed…
State Proposes Regulation on Pesticide Use
California announces proposed rules on agricultural pesticide use near schools and child day-care centers The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a proposed regulation that would give further…
Tight Shell Means Less Pests
…which make a good egg-laying habitat for navel orangeworm, peach twig borer and others,” Slaughter said. “The Spanish varieties, historically, were not sprayed with pesticide to take worm numbers down….
Farm Groups Cautious of Merger Trend
…80 percent market share of the U.S. corn seed sales and 70 percent of the global pesticide market. “The hands-off approach we’ve seen in antitrust enforcement has led to the…
EPA Glyphosate Assessment Moved to Next Spring
…From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. From: National Pesticide Information Center What is glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to the leaves of plants to…
Bayer and Monsanto Boards to Meet Soon
…merge into the world’s biggest seed and pesticide maker. Bloomberg reports that people familiar with the matter say a deal could be reached as early as next week. The Bayer…
EPA Decision on Dicamba Expected Late in 2016
…it hasn’t actually approved it yet. Some farmers filled in the gaps with older versions of the herbicide. The acting Director of the EPA’s pesticide registration division, Michael Goodis, said…
DPR Takes Action Against Grower
…vigorous enforcement of California’s pesticide regulations by County Agricultural Commissioners and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation helps to ensure that growers responsibly apply pesticides in legally determined ways. The…
Corn, Potatoes and Vegetable Production Practices
…NASS’ effort to maintain up-to-date statistics about commercial fertilizer and pesticide use as well as pest management practices. Since 1990, the agency has surveyed U.S. farmers for information on the…
California State Organic Program
…marketplace surveillance and pesticide residue testing. The SOP is funded entirely by industry registration fees and verifies compliance from production to point of sale, ensuring organic integrity in California. CDFA…