…for the current grant cycle for the Proactive IPM Solutions program. On pesticide regulatory issues, OPCA routinely consults with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation on the potential impacts that…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced it will be reviewing ten more hemp pesticides and is seeking public comment on the applications. The ten products requesting allowances to…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
Sacramento (DPR) – The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the members of a new, cross-sector working group created to identify,…
Overruled: EPA Trumps California’s Cancerous Glyphosate Labeling
…risks that pesticides may pose to them. EPA’s notification to glyphosate registrants is an important step to ensuring the information shared with the public on a federal pesticide label is…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 08-02-19
…water bills, American consumer’s desire for chicken and the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s mobile app that makes reporting pesticide issues user friendly. Tune in to the show for these news…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA, Val Dolcini was also recently named Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Acknowledging that the agency can sometimes be at odds…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to food banks, schools, and other outlets serving low-income individuals. Purchasing: AMS will buy affected products in four phases, starting after October 1, 2019 with…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
…Industry Resource Directory. Dias is also creating a video to highlight the Almond Leadership Program and she has helped provide agriculture education to elementary school students. Listen to Dias’ entire…
CAWG Foundation Awards Student Scholarships
…Maricarmen Frias Prieto, Salinas, Everett Alvarez High School Fernando Hernandez, Lamont, Mira Monte High School Trevor Kammerer, Fresno, Clovis North High School Four-Year University Scholarship Recipient / $2,000 each Paola…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…product. “Being in California and having the Department of Pesticide Regulation be our governing agency over how pesticides are used and which ones are registered, it’s going to take a…
EPA Registers Long-Term Uses of Sulfoxaflor While Ensuring Strong Pollinator Protection
…largest datasets on the effects of a pesticide on bees, EPA is approving the use of sulfoxaflor on alfalfa, corn, cacao, grains (millet, oats), pineapple, sorghum, teff, teosinte, tree plantations,…
Pesticide Drift Incidents Create Potential for More Regulation
…when everybody says, ‘not my job’ and workers end up having some type of pesticide exposure.” When accidents occur, particularly when they are related to pesticides, it puts the entire…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-10-19
…why bipartisanship is needed for True Immigration Reform and learn about the Farm to School Act 2019. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….