A COMPANY THAT MAKES THE FUMIGANT METHYL IODIDE HAS REPORTEDLY ANNOUNCED THAT IT WILL OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW THE PRODUCT FROM CALIFORNIA…(AND THE REST OF THE U.S. AS WELL). BASED ON ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE’S ANNOUNCEMENT, LOCAL ASSEMBLYMAN LOUIS ALEJO HAS CALLED ON GOVERNOR BROWN TO FORM A WORKING GROUP, TO FIND SAFE AND FEASIBLE ALTERNATIVE CROP PROTECTION SOLUTIONS (FOR THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY).
IN 2010, CALIFORNIA WAS THE STATE WITH THE MOST INCOME FROM AGRICULTURE (37.5 BILLION DOLLARS), AND MONTEREY COUNTY BROUGHT IN 4 BILLION DOLLARS OF THAT, AND PROVIDED 45 THOUSAND JOBS).
