$1 Million Biological Walnut Farming Project Awarded Posted by David Eddy|August 17, 2020 After banning chlorpyrifos, California funds expansion in use of low-risk pest control practices.Read More
Avoid These Mistakes When Flying Drones Over Your Farm Field By Ksenia Korolkova, Proofminder|April 24, 2024
Minor Crop Farmer Alliance Welcomes New Leader Posted by David Eddy|March 4, 2019 Jim Cranney, California Citrus Quality Council President, takes over from for Phil Korson, President of Cherry Marketing Institute.
Restrictions Recommended on Chlorpyrifos in California Posted by David Eddy|November 16, 2018 The organophosphate is used to control pests that threaten a variety of crops, including grapes, almonds, oranges, and a variety of vegetables.
California Limits Pesticide Use Near Schools Posted by David Eddy|November 8, 2017 State prohibits many pesticide applications within a quarter-mile of public K-12 schools and licensed child daycare facilities during school hours.
‘Dirty Dozen’ — Dirtier Than You Think [Opinion] By David Eddy|November 30, 2016 Find out how the Environmental Working Group is making money off its annual list that slams conventional produce.
USDA Report: Pesticide Residues Not A Food Safety Concern Posted by Christina Herrick|January 20, 2016 Following monthly samplings, survey finds more than 99% of products sampled fall below EPA tolerances for pesticide residues.
Survey: Positive Indicators For Biocontrols In U.S. Horticulture, Agriculture By James C. Sulecki|January 22, 2015 Preliminary results of a survey conducted in December 2014 of more than 850 readers across six Meister Media […]
Real-World Solutions Highlight First Biocontrols 2015 Conference & Tradeshow By James C. Sulecki|January 22, 2015 Topping the inaugural event’s marquee are presentations on “Driving Crop Quality and Productivity Using Biocontrols” by representatives from two of the largest produce growing organizations in the country.