California lawmakers want to protect agriculture by holding out-of-state farmers to the Golden State’s standards 04/21/21 6:19 AM By Brad Hooker Two bills have ignited a debate over holding California's competitors to the same labor and environmental standards.Read More
In a plan to slash pesticide use, Newsom administration names advisory group 03/11/21 12:00 AM By Brad Hooker CalEPA and CDFA have released a list of 25 people to serve on a workgroup to guide the state as it transitions away from many pesticides.Read More
Newsom’s approach to pesticides frustrates farm groups 01/13/21 8:15 AM By Brad Hooker Gov. Gavin Newsom has unveiled a plan to overhaul the state’s approach to pesticide regulation, without farm groups at the table.Read More
Daybreak: Newsom's end goal for farm policies 01/12/21 9:29 AM By Brad Hooker No seat for ag at Newsom’s policy table * Chlorpyrifos bill costs $300K * Worker protections get funding pushRead More
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.Read More
Daybreak: Immigration reform is ‘biggest issue’ for United Fresh 11/13/20 10:40 AM By Brad Hooker DPR denies neonic petition *Vaccine availability concerns industry * USDA transition lead a ‘bridge builder' * Fudge gets backing for USDARead More
DPR denies petition on neonic-treated seeds 11/13/20 10:33 AM By Brad Hooker DPR has rejected a petition by several prominent environmental groups to regulate seeds treated with neonicotinoids.Read More
Daybreak West: Ag Order seen as a heavy lift 10/27/20 11:47 AM By Brad Hooker More Prop. 65 listings * EPA dicamba decision likely todayRead More
OEHHA to consider pesticides for Prop. 65 listing 10/27/20 11:34 AM By Brad Hooker CalEPA’s environmental health office may require products containing chlorpyrifos and methyl bromide to carry cancer warning labels under Prop. 65.Read More
Daybreak: More chlorpyrifos lawsuits 10/22/20 11:31 AM By Brad Hooker The end of Temperance Flat? * ‘Now or never’ for stimulus? * Bumper crops slow shippingRead More
