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On August 6 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the emergency suspension of all registrations of the pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA or Dacthal) under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Growers need to immediately stop using products such as Dacthal Flowable Herbicide, Dacthal W-75 Herbicide, and Technical Chlorthal Dimethyl.
The County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications to the Agricultural Resilience Incentive (ARI) Grant Program for up to $30,000 in grant funding for compost and mulch application, and 25 other pre-approved practices that improve soil health.
The purpose of the notification system is to provide transparent and equitable access to information to enable the public to make informed decisions about actions they may take to protect their health.
Morris will work with UC Cooperative Extension in coordination with Santa Clara County’s Agriculture and Planning Departments to facilitate and expedite agricultural projects in the County.
USDA has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified organic, or transitioning to organic, to apply for the Organic and Transitional Education and Certification Program (OTECP).