Regulations
Water curtailment likely to continue for California’s Russian River
Due to ongoing drought and a limited water supply, farmers and ranchers in Mendocino and Sonoma counties, California, are awaiting adoption of... more »
Nominations open for California organic advisory committee
The California Department of Food and Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill eight vacancies on the California Organic Products Advisory Committee... more »
Illegal trash dumping on farms addressed in California legislation
Illegal dumping on private lands in rural communities is an issue that has plagued farmers and ranchers for many years. Old mattresses, sofas, appl... more »
Pumping of groundwater in Siskiyou County, California, addressed
Irrigators in Siskiyou County have won a court ruling to temporarily block a state water curtailment order that would have prevented area farmers and ... more »
Local California water agencies to boost conservation measures
Following the driest first three months of a year in the state’s recorded history, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced March 29 he is taking seve... more »
USDA amends national list for organic crops and handling
On March 23, the USDA published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend the National List for crops and handling based on public input and Octob... more »
Justice Department responds on behalf of USDA in organic lawsuit
The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is heartened by the initial response of the Department of Justice to defend organic growers’ rights to... more »
International Fresh Produce Association comments on proposed ag water changes
Support for regulations with flexibility that allow fruit and vegetable growers to manage risks unique to their production environment as well as call... more »
