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Winemaker Robert Butz on the Growing Threat of the Spotted Lanternfly – recent article by Kate Ryan for WTOP

In a recent article by Kate Ryan for WTOP, Robert Butz, co-owner of Windridge Vineyards in Montgomery County, shares his insights on the escalating issue of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest that has become a significant threat to vineyards. Initially, Butz wasn’t too concerned about the pest, as invasive species tend to come andContinue reading “Winemaker Robert Butz on the Growing Threat of the Spotted Lanternfly – recent article by Kate Ryan for WTOP”

DPR Pesticide Prioritization Workshop: A Stakeholder’s Takeaway

DPR Pesticide Prioritization Workshop: A Stakeholder’s TakeawayBy Jason S. ~ Sonoma County PCD Coalition Last Tuesday, April 8th, I attended the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) workshop on the new Pesticide Prioritization Process, which will shape how the state identifies and reevaluates higher‐risk pesticides over the coming years. Below is my short summary andContinue reading “DPR Pesticide Prioritization Workshop: A Stakeholder’s Takeaway”