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California Shows Decreased Use of Most-Hazardous Pesticides

June 11, 2019 The California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation released a statement today regarding the use of hazardous pesticide use for 2017. For the whole statement, click HERE 2017 Pesticide Use Report can be found HERE

Possible increase to Invasive Pests after reduced funding

A 50% reduction in funding could lead to greater issues with Invasive Pests. For more details, please click HERE

EPA has 90 days to justify use of pesticide

The Epa has a deadline to keep Cholrpyrifos in the PCAs toolkit. The story can be found HERE

Invasive weeds in Pistachios and the next phase Central Valley in Tree Nuts

Invasive Weeds in Pistachios: Click HERE Next phase in Central Valley Tree Nuts Click HERE

Spring insect Monitoring: Use of egg traps helpful in determining NOW presence

With the wet weather this year and the approaching warm weather, orchard sanitation is vitally important to orchard health. HERE is some information to help maintain a healthy orchard.

Managing Mid-Season Almond Orchards for Optimal Yields

Almond Board of California released and informational article for growers and how to manage mid-season almond orchards. Click HERE for the article.

ACP detected in Sacramento. County under quarantine

March 15, 2019, CDFA announced yesterday that ACP was detected in Sacramento. The county is now under quarantine. The link to the CDFA announcement can be found HERE

2017 Agricultural Report for Merced County

Central Valley CAPCA Members. Merced County has allowed us to post their Ag Reports on our Chapter Pages. They are a great tool to measure the performance of the county. To explore the report, click HERE

2015 Agricultural Report for Mariposa County

Central Valley CAPCA Members. Mariposa County has allowed us to post their Ag Reports on our Chapter Pages. They are a great tool to measure the performance of the county. To explore the report, click HERE

New Interim Recommended Permit Conditions for Chlorpyrifos

November 15, 2018 California Department of Pesticide Regulations announced today their New Permit Conditions for the use of Chlorpyrifos. A complete description of their proposed Permit Conditions are listed HERE. A summary of the new conditions recommended by DPR: Aerial applications are banned Discontinuing its use on most crops. Chlorpyrifos will be restricted to “critical […]