Items Tagged with 'DPR'

The California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association has shared “serious concerns” over dramatic decline in its relationship with the Department of Pesticide Regulation.

A scientific advisory committee reviewed the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) investigation into samples of imidacloprid found in drinking water wells and disagreed with the agency's finding.

DPR is taking public comment through February on pesticide-treated seeds to inform future regulatory actions.

The Department of Pesticide Regulation has begun the formal review process of the pesticide imidacloprid and products containing it which are used to control insects.

Walmart has announced it will phase in new guidelines for its fresh produce and flower suppliers including reducing their use of certain pesticides, even as both the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation complete re-evaluations of the same chemicals.

Consumers will no longer find pesticides containing the ingredient carbaryl on store shelves.

The May Revise carries a number of cuts to ag programs – from CDFA’s operating budget to incentives grants for emissions reductions and positions for farm advisors.