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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Regulation”

Housing for the Harvest

Housing for the Harvest Helps Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

Brian German September 17, 2020Funding, Industry, Regulation

The Housing for the Harvest program helps mitigate the spread of COVID-19 amongst farmworkers. This housing program was created by Governor Gavin Newsom in July to provide temporary housing for …

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COVID-19Governor Gavin NewsomHousing for the HarvestJenny Lester Moffit

Bilingual SGMA Video Series to Foster Better Understanding

Brian German September 16, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

State and local agencies are continuing to work to implement the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). With SGMA’s far-reaching implications, Ph.D. Candidate at UC Merced, Vicky Espinoza has created a …

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San Joaquin ValleySustastainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)water supplies

State Helps Supply Ag Industry with Much Needed N95 Respirators

Brian German September 15, 2020Industry News, Regulation

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been instrumental in helping farmers and ranchers acquire N95 respirators. CDFA has been distributing the respirators to agricultural commissioners throughout the …

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California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)Fresno County Farm Bureau (FCFB)N95 respiratorsRyan Jacobsen
california

Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation

Brian German September 11, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

A diverse coalition of industry groups is seeking immediate relief for some of the provisions of the wildfire smoke regulation. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the signatories …

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Air QualityCOVID-19wildfire smoke
epa

ESA to Potentially Reflect A New ‘Habitat’ Definition Under Proposal

Brian German August 28, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has proposed a rule to amend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a new ‘habitat’ definition. The proposed rule is currently available for …

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Endangered Species Act (ESA)U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servicewildlife habitat
pesticide

Application Tips for Limiting Urban Complaints

Brian German August 24, 2020Radio Reports, Regulation

As AgNet West has reported, a side effect of the COVID-19 social distancing advisories has been an uptick in complaints about agriculture applications. Agriculture Commissioners’ offices are getting calls about …

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COVID-19Lottie MartinSanta Barbara County
County of Santa Barbara

Increased ‘Smelly’ Organic Complaints During Pandemic

Brian German August 18, 2020Radio Reports, Regulation

Agricultural Commissioner Offices have been busy with both conventional and organic complaints about agricultural applications. When those complaints are about drift or a pesticide in general, county offices are required to take …

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Lottie Martinorganic agricultureOrganic Complaints
Vineyard Team

New Winery Wastewater Regulations: ‘Untenable for Small Wineries’

Brian German August 7, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The State Water Resources Control Board is working on new winery wastewater regulations which present significant challenges for the industry. The permitting process for the updated winery general order appears …

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California winerieswastewaterwine industry
organic foods

New Proposed Organic Rule Available for Public Comment

Brian German August 6, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a new proposed organic rule in the Federal Register aimed at providing better oversight within the sector. The Strengthening Organic Enforcement proposed …

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National Organic Programorganic farmingOrganic Trade Association
rural america

NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation

Brian German July 27, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) received its first comprehensive update in more than 40 years. The NEPA revisions were issued by the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).  The final …

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environmental regulationsNational Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)

Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule

Brian German July 13, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

After a temporary postponement of facility inspections under the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), the practice has resumed. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) began routine PSR inspections last …

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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)inspectionsProduce Safety Rule

Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’

Brian German July 6, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

Typically, the process for regulation development involves a significant amount of time and compromise between varying interests. Stakeholders of all kinds do their best to communicate with regulatory agencies in …

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regulationssafety rules
off act

USDA Misses Deadline on Origin of Livestock Rule

Brian German June 30, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program (NOP) has missed the deadline that was given by Congress to finalize the Origin of Livestock Rule. A coalition of industry groups …

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dairy productionorganic livestock rule
food safety

Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact

Brian German June 29, 2020Agri-Business, Regulation

Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order …

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Ag Order 4.0fertilizerregulations
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