Items Tagged with 'neonics'

The seed industry and growers are closely watching legislation in Vermont that would ban corn and soybean seeds treated with neonicotinoids, saying it would make it more difficult for growers of those crops to handle pest pressures and implement conservation practices such as no-till and cover crops.

Environmental groups seeking regulation of pesticide-coated seeds have gone to court again on the matter, seeking an order requiring EPA to directly address the issue.

Walmart U.S. announced new pollinator commitments that aim to drive pollinator-friendly practices throughout its supply chain for fresh produce and floral products and limit the use of certain pesticides.

DPR has rejected a petition by several prominent environmental groups to regulate seeds treated with neonicotinoids.

Cal/OSHA gets more muscle * Foster Farms quells outbreak * DPR adds time for neonics comments * Crunch week for COVID aid deal

Newsom bans gas cars * GOP fears impacts in valley from ban * Ballooning U.S. farm aid draws global ire * Dems make case for legalizing workers

The response from a CDFA economic analysis as well as trade groups has been that these cutbacks could be devastating for citrus, winegrape and cotton growers.

CDFA releases neonics report * Order eases use of generators * USDA expands CFAP eligibility * Court rejects dicamba appeal

CDFA has released an economic impact analysis of regulations DPR is proposing to further restrict neonicotinoids.