General Waste Discharge Requirements for Discharges from Irrigated Lands, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, will officially begin to be implemented. Just prior to the deadline, the Central Coast Regional …
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 …
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
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 …
2019-2020 Legislative Session: ‘Bit of A Reprieve’ for Agriculture
The 2019-2020 Legislative Session came to a close on August 31 as members of the California State Assembly and Senate worked feverishly up until the midnight deadline. During a typical …
Regulation Development A Lot Like ‘Sausage Making’
Typically, the process for regulation development involves a significant amount of time and compromise between varying interests. Stakeholders of all kinds do their best to communicate with regulatory agencies in …
Looking Ahead to Potential Ag Order 4.0 Impact
Agricultural industry members remain concerned about the Ag Order 4.0 impact as the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board considers the next step in the process. The draft order …
Ag Order 4.0: Farm Impact Stories Needed
Industry members still have time to voice concerns about Ag Order 4.0 before the comment period ends. The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board will continue accepting feedback until …
‘More Meaningful Consultation’ Needed for New Regulations
Multiple groups representing a broad array of industries have taken issue with the continued rollout of new regulations, despite much of the state being shut down in relation to COVID-19. …
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
Nearly 40 industry groups representing various agricultural commodities are asking for a regulatory pause as California addresses issues related to COVID-19. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the …
Ag Order 4.0 ‘Will Change the Way We Farm’
The draft Agricultural Order for Discharges to Irrigated Lands 4.0, simply known as Ag Order 4.0, was submitted in late February by the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board …
Learn About Labor Issues, Regulation, and Technology at ACTIVATE20
ACTIVATE20, the AgSafe Annual Conference is coming up March 10-12 in Modesto. The event will highlight some of the major concerns that agricultural operations are navigating, with presentations touching on …
Getting Prepared for the Bovine General Order Implementation
The first deadline associated with the General Order for Confined Bovine Feeding Operations, known as the Bovine General Order, is quickly approaching. The Central Valley Water Quality Control Board adopted …
Changes to California Agriculture Coming in 2018
The coming year is poised for some significant changes to California agriculture. Several different sectors of the industry will be coming under new guidelines throughout 2018. Beginning January 1, 2018, …
Dicamba Label Features New Guidelines for 2018 Growing Season
Dicamba is now a restricted use pesticide, thanks to guidelines issued recently by the Environmental Protection Agency. The guidelines were reached through a deal between the Trump Administration and the …
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