…to bees, specifically neonicotinoids. In the assessment, the EPA said citrus “may” have residues of pesticides in pollen and nectar above a threshold level. California Citrus Mutual President Joel Nelsen…
Agri View: Migrant Trends
…of opportunistic crew leaders, substandard housing, violence against farm workers by community members of the dominant culture, exclusion from labor laws, inadequate housing, pesticide violations, and the inferior education of…
Agri View: Drones-Technology Driven
…BuzzFeed News Reporter A large drone capable of carrying tanks of fertilizers and pesticides for farming was given approval Friday by the Federal Aviation Administration. The Yamaha RMAX is the…
The Western View: Big Data
…a specific subject. In this case, it’s all the information that makes up a farm – acreage, soil conditions, weather, pesticide use, and so on. This data is being collected…
Rooftop Farm
…the art, 75-thousand square foot greenhouse is located on a rooftop. It is powered by 100-percent renewable energy. It will produce nearly 10 million annual crops of local, premium-quality, pesticide-free,…
Proposal to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Food Residue Tolerances
…Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). However, according to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, it is unlikely the changes will take effect before December, 2016. Chlorpyrifos is widely used to…
Train the Trainer Pesticide Safety Training
Upon completion of this course provided by MVP Consolidated, you will be certified to provide your company’s pesticide safety training for handlers and fieldworkers and issue the blue WPS cards….
GMO Testing Pilot Project to Ensure Compliance with National Organic Program
…agricultural commissioners are responsible for verifying the organic certification of vendors at certified farmers markets, sampling organic produce for pesticide residue testing, and other activities that support organic growers and…
EPA’S McCarthy Visits Calif. Farm to Highlight Worker Safety
…million agricultural workers. The rule increases requirements for training, notification, pesticide safety and hazard communications. It also requires additional use of personal protective equipment and the availability of supplies for…
Guava Fruit Fly Eradicated from Long Beach Area of Los Angeles County
…approach has successfully eliminated dozens of fruit fly infestations from California. Trained workers squirted a small patch of fruit fly attractant mixed with a very small dose of pesticide approximately…
Calif. Tests Show Low or No Pesticide Levels in Many Fruits and Vegetables
Tests on produce collected by the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) indicate the vast majority of fruits and vegetables available for sale in California meet stringent federal pesticide safety standards….
Federal Pesticide Changes Mirror California Rules
…area or the application exclusion zone (up to 100 feet around the application equipment) during pesticide applications. Handlers must apply pesticides so as not to contact employees or other persons;…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of L. A. County
…by this technique. Trained workers squirt a small patch of fly attractant mixed with a very small dose of pesticide approximately 8 to 10 feet off the ground on street…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portions of Santa Clara County
…workers squirt a small patch of fly attractant mixed with a very small dose of pesticide approximately 8-10 feet off the ground on street trees and similar surfaces; male fruit…