…a little more clear, like a pesticide applicator or a farm labor contractor; some things are going to be a little fuzzier.” The new labor law creates a set of…
Chlorpyrifos Workgroup Doing ‘Great Job’ Addressing Complex Issue
…and the environment. However, there are understandable differences in what people consider safe,” Haviland noted. “Some people support banning any pesticide that might have a risk associated with it, while…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…the 2020 California Plant and Soil Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Fresno Convention Center. The conference offers PCA/pesticide applicators, CCA, and nutrient management continuing education credits. The…
Spray Safe Events Provide Important Industry Information
Spray Safe events appear to be successfully providing important pesticide information to industry members. The response has been substantial to some of the recent Spray Safe events that were held…
‘It’s a Process’ to Develop Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Multiple state agencies are working to develop chlorpyrifos alternatives, as the product is scheduled to be phased out entirely at the end of 2020. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…Office, as well as members of Californians for Pesticide Reform. The crowd was split into smaller groups to discuss individual thoughts and reactions about the draft recommendations, which Isom said…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…their pest control advisers can then access information about the number of bee hives nearby, allowing them to adapt their practices should they need to apply a pesticide to protect…
Report Highlights Busy Year for California Rice in 2019
…multiple avenues to help address water-related issues. The rice industry has been especially attentive to water quality concerns, through the Rice Pesticide Program to monitor water discharge in rice fields. …
Why a Rain Garden is Needed in Your Yard
…in low areas and basically wasted. School rain garden, Rochester, NH Rain gardens collect rainwater from hard surfaces like your roof, driveway, or other areas where water channels, where that…
Chlorpyrifos Cut-Off Date Quickly Approaching
…Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and product manufacturers. The process to ban the product in California began last May when it was labeled a “toxic air contaminant” by DPR. Growers can continue…
CDFA Grants $1 Million for Biologically Integrated Farming Research
…through the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis (OPCA) Biologically Integrated Farming Systems (BIFS) grant program. “The BIFS grants program has helped established some long-lasting, valuable Integrated Pest Management agricultural…
Mobile Friendly Version of Avocado Pest Guidelines Available
…pesticides, and non-pesticide alternatives. During the reformatting process, the UC IPM team also included hyperlinks to the new webpage for natural enemy releases for biological control of pests. Listen to…
Historic Finish for Chico State Livestock Judging Team
Courtesy California State University, Chico The Chico State’s Livestock Judging Team has finished the season with a new school record. At the end of a long competition season, the Chico…
Hmong-Language Pesticide Safety Videos Available from DPR
…UC Cooperative Extension in Fresno County. The series, Complying with Pesticide Laws and Regulations in California covers multiple areas of farm safety including personal protective equipment and understanding pesticide product…