State asks for $300K to implement a minor pesticide bill

01/12/21 9:14 AM By Brad Hooker

Gov. Newsom is asking for more funding to implement significant new reporting procedures on a little-used pesticide.

DPR extends comment period on neonic regs

09/30/20 9:49 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is extending through Oct. 30 the comment period for proposed regulations on four neonicotinoids.

DPR awards more funds for chlorpyrifos alternatives

08/26/20 7:10 AM By Sara Wyant

Following California's historic decision to end use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos in 2019, DPR has been funding research to look for alternatives.

Farm Hands West: Senate confirms Dolcini

08/18/20 5:09 PM By Hannah Pagel

The California Senate Rules Committee has confirmed the nomination of Val Dolcini as director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation and the Kraft Heinz Company has named three individuals to its U.S. leadership team.

DPR bans pesticide from residential use

08/05/20 9:54 AM By Agri-Pulse staff

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

State releases pivotal report on alternatives to banned insecticide

07/17/20 12:56 PM By Brad Hooker

The Department of Pesticide Regulation and CDFA have released a much-anticipated report proposing alternatives to the pesticide chlorpyrifos.

CalEPA reminds ag it is still enforcing pesticide restrictions near schools

05/08/20 8:08 AM By Brad Hooker

CalEPA yesterday issued guidance directing county ag commissioners to continue enforcing pesticide restrictions near schools.

Farm Hands West: Dolcini appointed to director

10/15/19 7:03 PM By Hannah Pagel

Governor Gavin Newsom appoints individuals to the Department of Pesticide Regulation and Department of Conservation.

National Pork Board CEO Bill Even

This week’s Open Mic guest is Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board. Last year proved challenging for the nation’s swine producers and the pork industry despite a record-setting pace for global pork sales. While the new year offers challenges from higher feed costs, Even suggests the packing industry is processing animals at near capacity and demand for pork remains robust from both domestic and global markets. A continuing shift of consumers purchasing food online has brought new avenues in product promotion and associations in the food industry to reach consumers. Even says net-zero emissions for producing swine is attainable building on a well-documented path of sustainable production practices.

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Opinion: Policymakers have a huge opportunity to leverage venture investment in food and agriculture. Here’s how.

In this opinion piece, Sanjeev Krishnan with S2G Ventures outlines a path that policymakers can follow to avoid the issues that arise when policy lags behind food and ag tech investment and innovation.

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Less than a week into his second stint on the job, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has already identified the key immediate priorities for USDA to address. Vilsack addresses those priorities and more in this interview with Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher, Spencer Chase and Sara Wyant.

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