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UCCE sounds alarm on looming insect threat

The spotted lanternfly is a major threat to numerous crops in California. Jeannette Warnert | May 14, 2020 Strikingly beautiful with a striped yellow abdomen and ruby red and black polka dot wings, the spotted lanternfly’s esthetic appeal belies its destructive nature. “Spotted lanternfly is a major threat to apples, grapes, stone fruits, roses, landscape […]

Online CE for Members

For a limited time, CAPCA is offering free online CE to 2020 Members.  We are working everyday to help our members receive CE hours in the face of the COVID pandemic. Access online CE now, or Become a Member today

Pest Management and Soil Health

Sarah Light reports on Pest Management plans and soil health 2020-06 CAPCA Adviser Pest Mgmt and Soil Health UCCE

Leadership Message-Rick Harrison

A message from our Chairman of the Board, Rick Harrison 2020-06 CAPCA Adviser Leadership Message to Members

CDFA works to maintain Food Supply

Thanks in large part to PCAs doing their jobs despite the global situation. CDFA works during COVID-19 Pandemic to Facilitate Safe, Healthy Food Supply. The Full Article can be found HERE

Alert: Small Business Administration Release

Chlorpyrifos Ban into Effect Feb. 6

The Statewide ban of Chlorpyrifos goes into Effect on February 6th.  For full story, click HERE

New Paraquat Regulations

1.3.2020 New Regulations on Paraquat released. New Regulations can be found HERE

HLB Quarntine expands into San Bernardino County

11.24.2019 First HLB detection in San Bernardino County.  Full details HERE

Legislative Report 2019

By George Soares   Every year the California State Legislature has about nine months—roughly January to September—to conduct its business. Thousands of legislative proposals, usually shaped in the prior Fall months, began their tortured journey through policy and appropriations committees, and Senate and Assembly Floor votes, with some ending up on the Governor’s desk for […]