CA DPR Pesticide Regulation

Syngenta Voluntarily Cancels Paraquat Pesticide Registration in California

Effective April 1, 2026, Syngenta voluntarily cancelled registration of Gramoxone® SL 3.0, a paraquat-dichloride herbicide, in California. Products containing paraquat from other registered companies remain unaffected and continue under separate DPR reevaluation. DPR-licensed dealers may continue to possess and sell existing Gramoxone® SL 3.0 stock for up to two years following the cancellation date (until April 1, 2028), while growers must continue to use products per all applicable label directions and state and federal regulations. The reevaluation is ongoing pursuant to Assembly Bill 1963 (Chapter 688, Statutes of 2024) and is scheduled for completion by January 2029.

California DPR Releases First Strategic Plan Progress Update

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) released its first progress update on the 2024–28 Strategic Plan, reporting that 98% of strategic objectives are either complete or progressing as scheduled through Q1 2026. The update covers four strategic goals: increasing access to sustainable pest management, tracking and enforcing safe pesticide use, fostering engagement and transparency, and promoting organizational excellence. DPR also launched a new interactive dashboard to display performance metrics and milestones publicly.

CA DPR Announces $500,000 Ecosystem Monitoring RFP for Pesticide Research

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for ecosystem monitoring research, making $500,000 in total funding available to study pesticide impacts on California wildlife and natural environments. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions, non-profit organizations, and other qualified entities, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and project periods of up to three years beginning July 1, 2026. Funded studies may examine soil microbial communities, pesticide uptake in non-target species, pollinator populations, and combined pesticide-climate stressor impacts.