…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
…notes that “agencies like the California Air Resources Board (CARB), Regional Water Boards, Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR), Cal/OSHA and others” should reevaluate priorities given the coronavirus situation. The group…
Webinars Remain Available for Continuing Education Units
…are three courses being offered that provide continuing education units (CEUs) in the Laws and Regulations category. In addition to offering online courses, UC IPM also hosts a monthly webinar…
Week in Review: Snow Levels Half of Average, Concerns for N95 Shortage
…N95 respirators. California’s snowpack is roughly half of the average with summer approaching, and a recent study shows that air quality regulations are providing benefits for growers. Signing up for…
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…comply with state groundwater regulations.” The ITP covers Delta smelt, longfin smelt, winter-run Chinook salmon and spring-run Chinook salmon, which are protected under the California Endangered Species Act. The issuing…
FDA Allows for Telemedicine to Meet Animal Health Needs
…agency intends to suspend the enforcement of certain aspects of the federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship requirements relevant to certain FDA regulations which require veterinarians to physically examine animals and to visit…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
A recent study that was published by researchers from the University of California, Irvine among other institutions, found that California’s strict air quality regulations have provided benefits for the state’s…
Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
…employees will be in addition to any other paid leave regulations that are currently in effect. Small businesses that have fewer than 50 employees may be able to qualify for…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-26-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a study that shows strict air quality regulations benefit…
Mitigating COVID-19 Risk on Farming Operations
…Commission regulations and standards set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act. “A couple of questions that we’re getting that are the most common right now is, number one: is…
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
…and production as it relates to food safety. “So, there’s things that we have to do for food safety regulations, here comes Ag Order 4.0 basically asking you to do…
DPR Takes Enforcement Action on Coastal Grower
…California’s pesticide rules and regulations. Continued partnership and strict enforcement of these laws by DPR and local County Agricultural Commissioners will ensure pesticides are applied responsibly, legally, and in total…
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
…include the impact of water regulations on land values and how the citrus industry is faring with the developments in the Chinese market. To receive stories like these directly in…
Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules
With fire season on the horizon, employers should make preparations now to be in compliance with wildfire smoke regulations. Director of Employment Policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation and…