Regulations
A Sneak Peek at State Legislation for 2025
The legislative deadline for bills to be introduced has passed and house of origin policy hearings have begun. This year, both houses imposed caps…
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Regulations
Next Round of Produce Safety Rule Inspections Hit Nut Orchards in April
California Department of Food and Agriculture inspectors are expected to take a deeper dive into growing and harvest practices when they begin…
Pest
Understanding the Top 10 Pesticide Violations from Last Year
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) regularly releases data on the most common pesticide violations, offering valuable insight…
Regulations
What’s Next for Cal/OSHA’s Rulemaking in 2025
Last year, California employers began implementing two new major requirements related to worker health and safety: Indoor Heat Illness Prevention…
Regulations
Complying with the Indoor Heat Illness Regulation
Just when you thought California couldn’t get any tougher, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/OSHA) Board approved…
Regulations
1,3-D: Here We Go Again
As predictable as the sun rising, environmental justice and pesticide activists have been successful in having the California Department of…
Regulations
Navigating 2025: Key Updates on Employment Laws and Regulations
As we enter 2025, the agricultural sector will need to gear up for new employment laws and regulations. It's a routine occurrence at the start of…
Regulations
MRLs on the Minds of Growers, PCAs, Industry Officials
Each year, prior to the start of bloom, Mel Machado of Blue Diamond Almonds reminds growers of MRLs, or maximum residue levels, of pesticides…
Regulations
A Northern Perspective: Nickels Update
The changes are real; weather events are stronger, weather-driven pest pressures are up, market prices are more volatile and regulatory and market…
Regulations
Legislative Impulses Are Eroding the Science They Demand
All Californians can agree we want productive farms producing healthy foods while also ensuring the safety and protection of workers and…