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March 30, 2017
EPA Denies Petition to Ban the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos

On March 29, 2017, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) denied a petition that sought to b … Read More

March 28, 2017
DPR Grants Use of Sequoia to Control Aphids on Leafy, Brassica Crops

On Friday March 24, 2017, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) registered the use … Read More

March 23, 2017
PESTICIDE SAFETY: Worker Protection Standard

By Hilario Garcia WGIS Loss Control Consultant Pesticide safety is a constant agricultural concern a … Read More

March 21, 2017
DPR Proposed Rules for Pesticide Use Near Schools Public Comment Ends April 4

Last week, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released a revised proposal for r … Read More

March 9, 2017
EWG’s “Dirty Dozen” List Targets Strawberries, Spinach

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) released their 2017 “Dirty Dozen” list yesterday, citing s … Read More

March 2, 2017
WG Testifies Against Pesticide Use Near Schools Proposed Regulation

Yesterday, Western Growers testified against the Department of Pesticide Regulation’s (DPR) propos … Read More