DPR Proposes New Regulation, Community Members Push for Pesticide Notification
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation proposed a regulation to notify the public prior to...
DPR Mill Fee Design Concepts Released for Feedback
Press Release by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On December 2nd, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released a Mill...
Newsom’s Budget Proposal Gives $33 Million to DPRÂ
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Gov. Gavin Newsom introduced his 2024-25 state budget proposal, reflecting $18.4 billion in budgetary reserves...
Ag Policies Taking Effect This Year
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As the new year approaches, several finalized actions determined by Governor Gavin Newsom will...
DPR Opens $4.65 Million Grant Application Process to Fund Innovative Solutions Supporting a Transition...
Press Release Provided by Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today opened the application period for the...
Latest Ag Bills Signed by Governor Newsom
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed multiple bills ahead of the Oct. 14 deadline, with a particular...
Agriculture Drone Market to Hit $9 Billion by 2028
By Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
As labor costs continue to increase, agriculture is moving toward a technical future. According to...
New Online Pesticide-use Course Aims to Protect Water Quality
By Cheryl Reynolds, Interactive Learning Developer, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Reprinted with Permission from UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
Did you know...
Amazon Will Pay State Nearly $5M for Illegal Pesticide Sales in California
Press Release Provided by Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has reached a multimillion-dollar legal agreement with...
DPR Announces Public Workshops on Development of Statewide Pesticide Application Notification System
Press Release Provided Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold three public workshops on Nov. 7,...
New Post-harvest Fungicide Anticipates Registration by 2026
First use of cyproconazole for green mold and sour rot in citrus.
Natalie Willis, Reporter, Valley Ag Voice
A serving of mashed potatoes...
18th Annual Spray Safe Event Underscores Continuing Education Â
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The Kern County Farm Bureau is hosting its 18th annual Spray Safe Event on Jan. 19...
COMMENTARY: Despite deficit, state must invest to protect farming
By Christopher Reardon, Director of Government Affairs for the California Farm Bureau Federation
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
As...
New State Report Finds Vast Majority of Fruits and Vegetables Sampled in CA Meet...
Press Release Provided Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a 2020 report finding that the...
Top 10 Most Common Pesticide Violations Â
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has several rules ranging from worker safety to drift, but mistakes...
State Invests $1.78 Million to Fund Projects that Promote Safer, More Sustainable Pest Management
Press Release by California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On August 11th, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) announced $1.78 million in...
Kern County Farm Bureau Teaches Growers to ‘Spray Safe’
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
Kern County Farm Bureau’s 18th Annual Spray Safe Event kicked off at 7 a.m. on Jan. 19...
Commentary: Sustaining Food Production Is Key To Pesticide Policy
By Scott Dahlman, State Director of Government Affairs for Crop Life America
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
On Jan....
Statement of Western Growers on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
Press Release provided by Western Growers
With the release of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap designed to identify, prioritize and...
EPA’s Draft Herbicide Strategy Faces CriticismÂ
Over 200 agriculture groups oppose the agency’s early mitigation strategy. Â
By Valley Ag Voice Staff
The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to release...
End of Legislative Session Brings Changes for Farmers
Reprinted with permission from the California Farm Bureau Federation
By Caleb Hampton, Assitant Editor, Ag Alert
A number of new state laws are...
California Unveils Plan to Sustainably Manage Pests and Eliminate High-risk Pesticides by 2050
Press Release provided by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On January 26th, the state joined leaders from a diverse range of...
Pesticide Use Declines in California, Newly Released Data Confirms
Press Release Provided by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released its annual Pesticide Use...
KCFB: President’s MessageÂ
By Jenny Holtermann, President, Kern County Farm BureauÂ
California grows more than half of the nation’s fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Kern County...
State Invests $3.75 Million to Fund Research Into Safer, More Sustainable Pest Management
Press Release Provided by California Department of Pesticide Regulation
On April 21st, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) awarded $3.75 million...
State Initiates Review of Research Application for Use of Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes in Tulare...
Press Release Provided by CA Department of Pesticide Regulation
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has initiated the review of a...