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Groundwater Regulations are Coming: Be Prepared

If your operations are located in one of the regions listed below, it’s time to get the information you will need to protect your interests and get a seat at the table. The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) is holding a series of Hydrologic Region Groundwater Updates webinars beginning June 4.

Gail Delihant May 21 2015 in Agriculture

Workshops on Use of Ag Pesticides Near Schools Scheduled

Workshops on the use of pesticides near school have been scheduled by DPR.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold a series of statewide public workshops from May 28 - June 9 to hear ideas about how to address concerns about the use of pesticides around schools.

Matthew Allen May 21 2015 in Regulations

Crop Insurance Deadline Nears for Conservation Compliance

Producers who want to receive the federal discount on crop insurance are required to fill out a conservation compliance certification form (Form AD-1026) by June 1, 2015. Farmers who do not submit this form will see their crop insurance premiums increase.

Western Growers May 21 2015 in Regulations

Western Growers Urges Senators to Pass TPA bill without Controversial Amendments

IRVINE, Calif. (May 20, 2015) -- Western Growers urges Senators to oppose controversial or “poison pill” amendments to Trade Promotion Authority legislation as the Senate approaches completion of considering this legislation. Approval of such amendments will only serve to prolong debate and imperil the chances of passage.

Wendy Fink-Weber May 20 2015 in International Trade

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