Methyl Iodide and IPM in Davis

Methyl Iodide and Strawberries. Conventional strawberry production across the nation relies on fumigation of the soil currently using methyl bromide. The EPA will be deciding this summer whether or not to register methyl iodide as the new strawberry production soil fumigant. Anne Katten, Pesticide and Work Safety Specialist for California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation explains her concerns about permitting methyl iodide use in California. Originally aired on 9.26.2009.

Integrated Pest Management in Davis. Martin Guerena is the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) specialist for the City of Davis. Martin discusses how Davis is using IPM practices to reduce the application of harmful pesticides in and around Davis. To learn more about the IPM practices happening in Davis, check out the City of Davis website for IPM. To contact Martin, you can email him at mguerena (at) cityofdavis (dot) org . The city of Davis daily pesticide hot line number is 530-757-5261. Originally aired on 11.17.2009.

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News.
Is Anyone Watching Over Organics? on Slashfood by Nichol Nelson

Music Playlist.
Sleeper by Laura Gibson; Beasts of Season on Hush Records
White Buffalo Dance by The Garcia Brothers; Songs of my People on Music of the World
It's Finally Sinking In by Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players; Honey Songs on YepRoc Records

Announcements.
Check out the Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP) at UC Davis. You can take the course for credit or just sit in on guest speakers. ESLP begins March 31st and runs from 5:10-7pm every Wednesday during spring quarter in Chem 179.