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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-12-23
…statewide pesticide notification program, funding for strawberry automation advancements, heat illness prevention, and a look a sugar policy. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Biologicals Represent an ‘Interesting Option’ for Sustainable Pest Management
California is transitioning to more sustainable pest management and the elimination of prioritized, high-risk pesticides by 2050. Details of the effort are outlined in the Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…with Auburn University and the University of Maryland. The report highlights Varroa mites, a common honeybee parasite, continue to pose a significant threat to colony health. Additionally, habitat loss, pesticide…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an update on the pesticide notification pilot program, the slippery slope of Prop…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-30-23
…management, new EPA requirements to cost the specialty crops industry, and a conversation on pesticide regulations and the impacts they have on the future of the industry. Tune in to…