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California’s pesticide enforcers say political pressure puts system 'in peril'

05/22/24 9:09 AM By Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS ban on neonicotinoids and pyrethroids EJ advocates criticize ag commissioners promoting organic and biological pest controls with integrated pest management protecting socially disadvantaged communities from environmental impacts spray drift exposure to workers and bystanders
Political pressure from the Newsom administration to overhaul the pesticide regulatory system has led to an erosion of trust that is shaking the foundation of the partnership between county and state governments.
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Brad Hooker
Associate Editor, Agri-Pulse West

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