California phases out pesticide used heavily on San Joaquin Valley orchards. Health advocates frustrated by process

The long-term use of a toxic and popular agricultural herbicide in California is coming to an end – and Valley almond growers will feel the impact locally. As of August 10, California state pesticide regulators have begun the phase-out process of paraquat-dichloride after every manufacturer doing business with the state said they have given up […] The post California phases out pesticide used…