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Ag Industry
2025 Legislative Session: A Mid-Year Look
As we roll from June into July, I think it is a good time to check on what…
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Category: Safety
Regulations
Proposed Cal/OSHA Heat Illness and Wildfire Smoke Rule Changes Threaten Productivity
In a move that has raised significant concern, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) has proposed…
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Safety
Separating Fact from Fiction When it Comes to Fertilizers
In a Nutshell: Listen to the Summary Fertilizers should be viewed as a pillar of modern agriculture. Instead,…
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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…
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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…
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Safety
Responsive Fall X2 Decision Saves 100,000 Acre-Feet of Water for Farms and Communities
In a significant development for California’s water management, state and federal agencies have announced a modification to the…
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Safety
Preparing for Produce Safety Rule Inspections: What to Expect and How to Get Ready
If you’re a walnut or pistachio grower or huller, the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), part of the Food…
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Safety
Safety Standards for Wildfire Smoke Protection Plans
The 2024 wildfire season began earlier than expected, with multiple fires igniting across California. Over 1 million acres…
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Safety
A Tough Crime to Crack: Take precautions and pay attention to details to thwart nut thefts.
When the trucking firm couldn’t make it before a holiday, Dave Phippen didn’t think much about leaving two…
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Safety
Water Management Tips in the Heat of Summer
It’s been a wee bit hot lately. Let’s get real, maybe only 2 degrees F less than the…
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