…with Cal/OSHA and the Agricultural Labor Relations Board to gain property access for the reported educational endeavors. Because regulatory bodies are involved, it can be intimidating when considering whether to…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will consider modifications for reservoir releases and diversion limitations. Greater flexibility will be added to regulatory requirements and procurement processes. The water transfer process will…
California’s Positive Progress: A Sign to Keep Moving Forward in the Fight Against HLB
…efforts, several regulatory measures have been set in motion across California to protect the state’s coveted crop, and range from ACP and HLB quarantine zones, residential treatments, tarping requirements, bulk…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…regions, providing up-to-date information on the latest industry news or regulatory updates, staying engaged in CDFA activities, communicating voluntary or mandatory treatments throughout the area, and more. Proposals for all…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
…America’s current integrated national market into a patchwork of regulatory regions.” In the brief, the States point out that the law will have serious economic repercussions. The judges must weight…
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
…future of their farmland. Protections under Section 2032A of the Tax Reform Act of 1976 have failed to keep pace with the increasing value of farmland. The Preserving Family Farms…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
A final decision on the pending Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program known as Ag Order 4.0 is expected by Friday, April 16. Producers have anxiously been monitoring the development of the…
2021 CCGGA Annual Meeting Scheduled for May 12 in Tulare
…group. The rest of the event will feature information on the marketplace for California cotton, a look at national policy affecting the industry, as well as updates on regulatory and…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…growing list of reasons that necessitate agriculture labor reform. The letter comes on the heels of the House of Representatives recently passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The group notes…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 03-25-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the almond industry facing regulatory issues in the Indian…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
…nation because of new tariffs. Shipments to India immediately increased and have continued to grow over the last three years. ABC’s Vice President of Global Trade and Regulatory Affairs Julie Adams said…
DWR Issues Allocation Reduction for State Water Project
…it can fulfill both its regulatory and contractual obligations for water from the Central Valley Project,” said Birmingham. “We recognize the challenge presented by the ongoing drought conditions, and we…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…and has now been put into effect. There had been some delay, as the Biden Administration took shape and placed a hold on new and pending regulatory actions. Lessons that…