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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Air Quality”

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Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices

Brian German December 27, 2021 Agri-Business, Regulation

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the …

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Air QualitySan Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA)

FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal

Brian German January 19, 2021 Agri-Business, Funding

The Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions program, known simply as the FARMER program is set to receive significant state support. The $227 billion budget recently proposed by Governor …

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Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers

Brian German November 30, 2020 Agri-Business, Regulation

A multitude of air quality mandates is expected to create significant challenges for farmers and ranchers over the next 15 years. The California Air Resources Board’s 2020 Mobile Source Strategy …

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Agricultural Air Quality Research Task Force Seeks Nominations

Brian German September 11, 2020 General

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently seeking nominations for the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality Research. The notice request for nominations contains information about how to nominate …

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Air QualityU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Industry Groups Seek Temporary Relief from Smoke Regulation

Brian German September 11, 2020 Agri-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

Permanent Wildfire Smoke Standard Moving Forward Despite Industry Concerns

Brian German June 17, 2020 Agri-Business, Regulation

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is continuing to advance a permanent wildfire smoke standard. A temporary rule has been in effect since July of last year …

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Air Qualityfarm laborwildfire smoke
farmland

Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture

Brian German March 31, 2020 Agri-Business, Industry

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 …

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Air QualityCalifornia agriculture
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Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality

Brian German March 9, 2020 Agri-Business, USDA-NRCS

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering farming incentives through the provision of technical and financial assistance to make improvements in agricultural operations that help address air quality. The …

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Air QualityEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP​)Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Preparing Now for Wildfire Smoke Rules

Brian German March 4, 2020 Agri-Business, Regulation

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 COO …

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Air Qualitywildfire smoke

More Stringent Air Quality Standards on The Way

Brian German September 11, 2019 Agri-Business, Regulation

Air quality standards could become even more strict as a new proposal is making its way through the regulatory process.  Back in July, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health …

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New Smoke Exposure Regulation Arriving at Height of Fire Season

Brian German July 19, 2019 Agri-Business, Regulation

The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Standards Board has unanimously approved new regulations pertaining to wildfires and smoke exposure.  The decision comes after an emergency rulemaking proposal was …

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Air Qualityfarm laborwildfire smoke

Additional Funding Available for Two Air Quality Incentive Programs

Brian German April 24, 2019 Agri-Business, Funding

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Board is making additional funding available for two air quality incentive programs that provide assistance for agricultural operations within the boundaries of …

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Emergency Process Pushing New Air Quality Standard for Wildfire Smoke

Brian German March 26, 2019 Agri-Business, Regulation

A new air quality standard that addresses wildfire smoke which contains high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is moving quickly.  A petition that was filed at the end of …

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Petition for New Air Quality Standards Related to Wildfire Smoke

Dan March 7, 2019 Environment, Regulation

A recently submitted petition addressing air quality standards related to wildfires is currently working its way through the administrative process.  The Occupational Safety & Health Standards Board will have six …

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