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 is happening with legislation this year and check the pulse of all these…
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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 changes to the…
Safety
Separating Fact from Fiction When It Comes to Fertilizers
Fertilizers should be viewed as a pillar of modern agriculture. Instead, the focus tends to be on allegations by some that fertilizers pose a risk…
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…
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 Fall X2 action for…
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 Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), is likely on your…
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 have already burned…
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 shipping containers of processed almonds…
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 Devil’s armpit! We have had years before where the entire month…