The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is seeking comment on a proposal for a statewide system to inform the public about planned applications of restricted material pesticides. The regulation…
Navigating MRL Issues for Citrus Exports
…on MRLs, be aware of what pesticides are being used, and what the regulations are in each country.” In Taiwan, approval for carnauba wax is pending, prompting importers to advise…
A New Pest Threat for California Tree Nuts
…timing of the beetles’ emergence in the spring, hindering the ability to schedule effective pesticide sprays. Some sprays used to control navel orangeworm may be effective in late-season applications as…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…attractant and organic pesticide to eliminate infestations will be deployed. This approach is executed within a 1.5-mile radius of trap sites. The latest Oriental fruit fly quarantine areas are just…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is currently accepting grant applications for its Proactive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Solutions Program. Administered by CDFA’s Office of Pesticide Consultation and…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
The Draft Strategic Plan 2024-28 from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a draft of its 2024 Strategic Plan. It establishes guiding principles and measurable goals over the next five years. The Draft…
Week in Review: Storm Impacts on Agriculture & Optimism for California Walnuts
…to be a good one for the industry, according to the California Walnut Board/California Walnut Commission. The Department of Pesticide Regulation recently released findings from an independent study assessing its…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released findings from an independent study assessing its mill fee. This evaluation aimed to secure sustainable funding for DPR’s mission and encourage eco-friendly…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…to pesticide exposure. The comment period for the proposal closed on August 6. One of the concerns shared by several industry stakeholders was the lack of time available to submit…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
Grant funding is being made available from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Two programs are accepting applications for projects to improve integrated pest management (IPM) research and outreach….
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap establishes “big picture goals” for 2050. There are also several benchmark objectives along the path toward transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Director…
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-14-23
…being taken against broomrape, the proposed pesticide notification program, and new investments in climate-smart agriculture practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…