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Jeana Cadby
Western Growers, Environment and Climate Director

Posts By: Jeana Cadby

What You Need to Know About PFAS and Pesticides in California

The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) conducts one of the nation’s most comprehensive produce residue monitoring programs, collecting and testing thousands of domestic and imported fruits and vegetables each year. The term PFAS can vary widely and DPR independently evaluates each chemical individually to evaluate the impact of that chemical on human health and the environment. Read…

New Report: Guidelines for Biopesticide Validation and Adoption

Western Growers and the Bioeconomy Science Institute have published Guidelines for commercial field trials, grower assessment and industry adoption. Through a global collaborative effort involving industry and research experts, this framework was drafted at the International Biopesticides Research Workshop, sponsored by Western Growers, held in June 2025 at the University of California,…

New Report: Guidelines for Biopesticide Validation and Adoption

Western Growers and the Bioeconomy Science Institute have published Guidelines for commercial field trials, grower assessment and industry adoption. Through a global collaborative effort involving industry and research experts, this framework was drafted at the International Biopesticides Research Workshop, sponsored by Western Growers, held in June 2025 at the University of California,…

UCANR Publication Reflects on INSV and Thrips in 2025 Lettuce Season

An article by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR) identifies important weeds that can host Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV), particularly broadleaf weeds growing upwind of farming operations. Old and unmanaged weeds have the highest risk for INSV infection but there is still opportunity to manage and reduce the risk of INSV. USDA and UCANR have been monitoring…