The California Strawberry Commission continues to provide millions of dollars for crop research, always striving for better, more sustainable farming. California strawberry farmers lead the world in …

Mar 20, 2019 · The European Union has banned its use because of safety concerns. Carbendazim was detected on 16 percent of strawberry samples. Another concerning pesticide found on strawberries is …

Here’s the Overall Environmental Impact of Strawberries The overall environmental impact of strawberries is very negative. They use high amounts of irrigation and pesticides, harmful nitrogen …

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) monitors ecosystems to expand protections to help preserve the State’s biodiversity and protect the environment. Ecosystem monitoring and …

Sep 1, 2022 · Abstract A cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) study was conducted for an open-field strawberry (strb) produced in California. The evaluation covered the full supply chain of …

Pest Management Guidelines for Berry Crops – Critical pesticide information for managing diseases, insects, mites, weeds, wildlife, and nutrients. 2022 Organic Production and IPM Guide for …

May 15, 2014 · Western tarnished plant bug (Lygus hesperus), also known as lygus bug, is a major pest of strawberries in California. Ideal environmental conditions and the diversity and abundance of crop …

Sep 10, 2024 · But strawberries are also one of the most pesticide laden crops. In fact, according to a recent article in The Nation, 66 chemicals identified as hazardous by California’s Office of …

The vast majority of the fresh strawberries sold in this country are grown in California, the state that tracks pesticide use most carefully. California data show that in 2015, nearly 300 pounds of …

Nov 5, 2025 · The studies we use in our ecological risk assessments define the chemical properties of the pesticide, how the pesticide behaves in the environment, and its impact on plants and animals …