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History of melons in Arizona
“A number of varieties of cantaloupes and watermelons have been grown in the Yuma Valley for nearly 100 years”. By: Yuma ESS Staff Much...
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Posted by: EPSD Staff
- Jul 16, 2021
- 3 min
USING REQUIRED PPE DURING PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS AND IN AREAS WHERE PESTICIDES ARE APPLIED.
By: Alex Bellotti, Yuma ESS When working with pesticides, one of the most important things to do before beginning is to read the label to...
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- Jul 16, 2021
- 1 min
Gila River Indian Community issues a temporary ban on all aerial applications.
By: Yuma ESS Staff The Gila River Indian Community announced in a press release issued on June 4th of this year, a moratorium on ALL...
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- Jul 16, 2021
- 1 min
EPA Offers Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a free, two-day training webinar on August 11-12, 2021, to certify participants as...
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- Jul 14, 2021
- 2 min
EPA Issues Order to eBay to Stop Selling 170 Unregistered, Misbranded Pesticides
By: EPSD Staff On June 16, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ordered eBay Inc., of San Jose, California, to stop...
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- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
WPS training during trying times.
By: Yuma ESD Staff The health and safety of everyone is a priority for the Arizona Department of Agriculture. As an essential function,...
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- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem.
By: ESD Staff FDA advises consumers not to use any hand sanitizer manufactured by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico, due to the potential...
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- Jun 19, 2020
- 1 min
EPA Releases Guidance on Pesticide Safety Training Requirements During COVID-19
By: EPA OPPU Agricultural workers and pesticide handlers directly support the nation’s agricultural production and food supply and EPA is...
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- Jun 16, 2020
- 2 min
EPA releases guidance regarding respirators during COVID-19 PPE shortages.
By: Ernie Lugo, ESD UPDATE: THIS IS NO LONGER IN EFECT The use of crop protection products in Arizona requiring respiratory protection...
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Posted by: EPSD Staff
- Jun 13, 2020
- 2 min
Pest Management in Compliance with Food Safety
By: Ernie Lugo, ESD In 2018 and 2019. Arizona was in the Ag spotlight because of food safety issues with contaminated Romaine lettuce. As...
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
ESD Rules to be revised.
By: Jack Peterson, ESD Associate Director AZDA Environmental Services Division rules are codified within Title 3 of the Arizona...
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- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
ESD and COVID–19.
By: Jack Peterson, ESD Associate Director What an unfortunate time we have all been facing. This illness has impacted everyone including...
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Posted by: EPSD Staff
- Jun 5, 2020
- 5 min
US Circuit Court of Appeals outlaws use of Dicamba.
By: Mikkel Pates - Ag Week The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated the registrations of three dicamba herbicides — Bayer's...
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Posted by: EPSD Staff
- Jun 5, 2020
- 1 min
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic?
The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, or CFAP, provides vital financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have...
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Posted by: EPSD Staff
- May 29, 2020
- 1 min
Pesticide Safety Trainer Courses postponed amid COVID-19; modified method of delivery in the works.
I In light of the current nationwide COVID-19 situation, and following CDC’s recommendations, the Arizona Department of Agriculture has...
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