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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...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
Jun 8, 20202 min read
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...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
Jun 5, 20205 min read
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...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
Jun 5, 20201 min read
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...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20201 min read
From the ESD Case Files….
In this section of our newsletter, we will share with you brief descriptions of cases and their outcomes. By: Art Aguirrebarrena, Yuma...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
Don’t wait until the last minute to get CEU’s!
By: Art Aguirrebarrena, Yuma ESD The Arizona Department of Agriculture’s Environmental Service Division (AZDA-ESD) issues a number of...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
ESD’s Annual Re-certification Course, a Total Success.
Attendees at ESD’s re-certification course in Safford. ESD Jeopardy's winning team in Maricopa. For nearly 30 years, the Environmental...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20201 min read
From the ESD Case Files….
In this section of our newsletter, we will share with you brief descriptions of cases and their outcomes. Aerial Drift Case. In October...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
ESD’s Ernie Lugo receives AZDA’s Employee of the Year Award.
By: Jack Peterson, ESD Associate Director On December 2nd, during the Annual Arizona Agribusiness Roundtable, Arizona Department of...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
AZDA-ESD showcase “Ag in Schools Program” at Somerton Middle School.
By: Yuma ESD Staff SMS Jr. Farmers, Ag Teachers, program sponsors and Yuma ESD staff held an open house on December 17th to showcase...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
Featured ESD Inspection: Marketplace Inspections
By: Art Aguirrebarrena, Yuma ESD Throughout the year, Arizona Department of Agriculture - Environmental Services Division (ESD)...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20201 min read
Grower/Shipper Responsibilities When Hiring Labor Contractors.
By: Alex Bellotti, Yuma ESD During produce months in Arizona, we see an abundance of farm labor contractors (FLC). Many are migratory...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20203 min read
AZDA regulates the use of ALL pesticides.
By: Jim Steelman, Phoenix ESD Have you ever wondered who regulates the use of non-agriculture pesticides in Arizona? Laws and regulations...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20203 min read
COVID-19: Be an informed consumer when purchasing disinfectants.
By: Jack Peterson, ESD Associate Director Everyone is concerned and taking precautions to deal with COVID-19. Besides social distancing...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 29, 20202 min read
New ESD Inspector currently in training.
Please help us welcome our new ESD inspector, Alexander Meraz. Alex will be specializing in the compliance of pesticide use and worker...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 28, 20201 min read
Is your pesticide storage area in compliance with regulations?
By: Ernie Lugo, Yuma ESD Having a safe, clean, secured and organized pesticide storage location is not only the law, it is the right...
Posted by: EPSD Staff
May 22, 20201 min read
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