…by adhering to regulatory requirements, participating in best practices and encouraging others to follow suit. To read more on both studies, and to learn more on measures being taken to…
Registration Still Open for WAPA Annual Meeting in Monterey
…covering a variety of important industry issues. “Unfortunately, it’s California, so it’s going to be a regulatory and legislative-loaded up agenda. We’re going to be talking about the issues that…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of multinational corporations. The time for action is long overdue, and NFU is glad to be a part of this effort to bring strong, swift, and meaningful reform.” The six…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…to reassure the industry that by working together the California citrus industry can remain prosperous. For more information on current regulatory activities and information on HLB and ACP, visit CitrusInsider.org….
Farmers Have Rights to Refuse Property Access in Certain Instances
…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…