…decades. Since the 1980s, environmental regulations have limited—and sometimes cut—the surface water supply, thereby encouraging more groundwater pumping. The latest drought has exposed farming’s growing vulnerability to water shortages, particularly…
McCarthy Statement on California Water Restrictions
…and dry. These rules and regulations must be changed. “My House colleagues and I have acted aggressively to enact legislation that would have helped protect us from the current situation….
Leaders say Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry
The citrus industry is finding it hard to operate under increasing restrictions from the Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) and industry leaders are speaking out. Regulations Handcuffing Citrus Industry At…
Kern County Agricultural Commissioner, Ruben J. Arroyo, Announces 75% Petal Fall
…regulations, Mr. Arroyo would like to remind the citrus industry that Carbaryl (Sevin) cannot be applied to citrus until there has been complete petal fall in the citrus grove. All…
Governor Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package
…the State Water Resources Control Board over the past year to prohibit wasteful water use and encourage Californians to conserve. These emergency regulations – the most stringent statewide measures in…
Fresno County Citrus Bloom Declared for District 3
…must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at (559) 600-1931 with any…
Citrus Bloom Period for Districts 1 and 2 in Fresno
…pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas (California Code of Regulations Sections 6654 and 6656). Please contact Supervising Agricultural/Standards Specialist, Dana Taniguchi at…
Kern County Bloom Report
…blossoms and reduce the potential of serious pesticide damage to the bees. All citrus growers, pest control operators, and beekeepers must comply with the regulations covering the citrus/bee protection areas….
DPR Secretary will speak to regulatory climate at the CCM Showcase
…40 years on the market. “Developing regulations for the sake of development and hamstringing producers without justification is only part of this discussion,” says California Citrus Mutual (CCM) President Joel…
Statement of Don Peracchi, President of Westlands Water District, on Bureau of Reclamation’s Allocation Announcement
…was built? Don’t blame the drought. There is no question that new federal rules and regulations restricting the flow of water have contributed greatly to the human suffering that will…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
…Act, water regulation and biotechnology. “Congress needs to hear straight from farmers and ranchers about the issues and regulations that affect their ability to do their jobs each day,” Dale…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad to make sure the agency’s rules both protect end-users and ensure well-functioning financial markets. Today’s hearing examined new regulations in the swaps market, coordination of international…
California’s Three Largest Dairy Cooperatives Submit Proposal for California to Join the Federal Milk Marketing Order
…Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) and Land O’Lakes, Inc. submitted the proposal this week. Under existing regulations, California dairy farmers operate under statewide milk pricing plans. The majority of…
VOC Restrictions on the Horizon
The agriculture industry might see some regulations on volatile organic compound usage this year. VOC Restrictions on the Horizon VOC usage limits haven’t been much of a concern to growers…