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Ross reacts to fallout with ag commissioners

06/07/24 8:24 AM By Brad Hooker

At the annual Agri-Pulse Food & Ag Issues Summit, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross responded to concerns from the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association.

Lawmaker warns of dangerous pesticides harming schoolchildren, pushes for more restrictions

05/29/24 7:10 AM By Brad Hooker

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A progressive Bay Area lawmaker is proposing legislation claiming to protect the health and lives of schoolchildren in California’s agricultural communities, frustrating lawmakers in those communities.

Bay Area progressive tackles IPM definition

02/15/24 10:30 AM By Brad Hooker

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Asm. Ash Kalra of San Jose is hoping to clarify the definition of integrated pest management in state code.

A new battle over pesticide definitions

01/29/24 8:06 AM By Brad Hooker

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Legislation is in the works to update the state’s definition of integrated pest management, emphasizing that chemical control does fall within the practices.

Farmers near schools could face more pesticide restrictions

01/23/24 9:07 AM By Brad Hooker

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Farms near schools would face increased reporting rules and enforcement standards under a new bill in the Legislature.

California is regulating adjuvants like pesticides

10/23/23 7:43 AM By Brad Hooker

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The Department of Pesticide Regulation is proposing label warnings for the ingredients that make pesticides stick to plants.

A reflection on 230 spray drift claims offers legal lessons for pest control advisors

10/18/23 7:08 AM By Brad Hooker

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With nearly three decades as a crop consultant, Paul Squires has a few tips to help PCAs protect themselves when insurance lawyers come calling.

New laws on pesticides, groundwater and workplace violence coming to agriculture

10/11/23 8:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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Newsom signed bills on EJ pesticide advisors, equity in groundwater adjudication proceedings and guidelines for workplace violence.

Environmental justice reshapes the role of ag commissioners

10/12/22 8:20 AM By Brad Hooker

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As the Newsom administration works with advocates on pesticide notifications, commissioners are raising alarms that it could "ruin a perfectly good system."

Pesticide regulator takes heat for expanding enforcement authority

05/12/22 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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The Department of Pesticide Regulation took heat over expanding its enforcement authority without a clear need.

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