Fumigants

Learn About Current Fumigant Regulatory Issues

On February 25, 2015, Western Growers is hosting a webinar to bring our members up to speed on the current fumigant regulatory issues facing growers. This presentation will focus on the challenges related to the use and restrictions of methyl bromide, chloropicrin, metam sodium and 1-3 D/telone.

Sonia Salas Feb 12 2015 in Pesticides

DPR Releases Updated Chloropicrin Mitigation Measures

Today, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released the final version of the updated mitigation measures for chloropicrin. DPR’s new control measures include changes to buffer zones, buffer zone credits, approved tarps, and emergency response and preparedness.

Matthew Allen Jan 14 2015 in Regulations

WG Seeks Member Comments on Japanese Labeling Requirements for Post-Harvest Fungicide

Japan has specific labeling requirements for products -- including fresh produce commodities -- that have been treated with post-harvest fungicides. Japanese regulations require the name of the post-harvest fungicide to be identified at the point of sale (These regulations only apply to post-harvest treatment and not when a fungicide is applied prior to harvest). Reports have indicated that these requirements have had a negative impact on U.S. fresh produce sales in Japan.

Ken Gilliland Dec 04 2014 in International Trade

Conventional and Organic Produce Rated “Best” Foods by Environmental Working Group

The Environmental Working Group (EWG), an organization known for its critical positions of the produce industry, released a new food database yesterday that places organic and conventional produce at the top of its scale that promotes increased daily consumption. Rating over 80,000 foods on a scale of 1 to 10 -- with 1 being the best score -- organic and conventional fruits and vegetables received scores of 1 to 1.5, ranking them as one of the “best” foods for consumers. According to their own press release, only about 18% of the 80,000 foods being evaluated received the “best” ranking.