…food system. A total of 54 agricultural organizations have voiced concern regarding the possibility of a detrimental precedent being set when it comes to pesticide labeling. Subscribe to the weekly…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…leverage increased commodity purchases through Farm-to-School. Farm-to-school programs are a proven model of increasing markets for farmers via child nutrition programs while also providing children healthy, fresh food. These grants to…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
The Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive crop…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Future of Pesticide Labeling
…as a result and Bayer has asked SCOTUS to review the decision. The Solicitor General has asserted that states such as California are within their right to implement pesticide labeling…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
A recent decision from the Pesticide Registration and Evaluation Committee (PREC) could be a positive sign for continued use of imidacloprid in California. The subcommittee found that the presence of…
4-H Encourages Community Engagement and Personal Development
4-H offers opportunities for growth and personal development to students of all backgrounds and does not require involvement in agriculture. Erica Hafkey, a senior at O’Neals Minarets High School, has…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-13-22
…with shifts in climate conditions and details on the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy coalition. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
VofV: Verdant Robotics and the Secret to Making Farmers Superhuman, Pt. 1
…road trip that was spent talking to farmers and refining the technology that is now used on everything from carrots to onions to garlic. “It’s MBA business school 101,” he…
Looking for Alternative Nematode Control Options in Carrot Production
…fumigation in California,” said Sidhu. “But with the increased environmental regulations by the Department of Pesticide Regulation there are some challenges in managing root-knot nematodes in carrots.” The new regulations…
DPR Supports Pest Management Research with $3.75 Million Investment
Pest management research projects are receiving significant funding support from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). A total of $3.75 million is being invested in 10 research projects to…
Week in Review: EPA Addresses Pesticide Approval Process & Bird Flu Outbreak Hits 27 Million
EPA points out the current system for registering pesticides is “unsustainable and legally tenuous” without corrective action. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of the H5N1 strain…
Growing Matters: IPM Essential for Pollinator Protection
…pollinator health in mind when making pesticide applications. “We want to make sure there’s something to spray and something to target, so we can reduce the amount of pesticides that…
New Workplan to Address Pesticide Approval Process
…to provide for new pesticide registrations while adhering to obligations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). EPA points out that the current system for registering pesticides while protecting endangered species…
Low Pesticide Residues on Fresh Produce
Fresh fruits and vegetables and known for being healthy for us, but sometimes misinformation is put out about pesticide residue. One organization even claims to base its misinformation on a…