Water Quality

Water Quality • February 4, 2021February 4, 2021

CRC to Provide Online Thiobencarb Stewardship Training

The CRC will provide growers an easy way to complete the annual thiobencarb stewardship training this year – online! Future communications and links to this training will be forthcoming from the Commission very soon.

In previous years, the presentation could be viewed at the county agricultural commissioner (CAC) offices. The option to view at the CAC office is not an available due to California COVID restrictions. The online course will be the only option in 2021.

Earlier this week, we received approval of the 2021 Rice Pesticide Program (thiobencarb) from the Central Valley Water Board. The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) approved the continuing education accreditation today, so launching the online training will be forthcoming.

For questions and additional information, please contact Roberta Firoved, Industry Affairs Manager at rfiroved@calrice.org or (916) 206-5039.

Share this Story > Email | Print

Drinking Water Well Testing for Nitrates

Sampling and submission are required

Nitrate (NO₃) in soil can often be found in rural and agricultural areas due to fertilizer, livestock waste, and septic systems. Nitrate can be highly mobile in soil and can readily leach to groundwater. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, when present in groundwater, nitrate can cause serious health effects if consumed.