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Regulations
A Peek at the California Legislative Session for 2026
As you sit and read this article, what comes to mind as the most pressing issues facing Californians…
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Category: Regulations
Irrigation
ILRP Expert Panel Evaluating Considering Programmatic Changes
Potential changes to the Irrigated Lands Regulatory Program (ILRP), as well as on-farm fertilizer use, could be on…
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Pest Management
When Evidence Replaces Assumptions: What a UC Davis Study Reveals About PCAs
For years, California agriculture has operated under a cloud of accusations. Activist groups have assertively claimed that farmers…
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Labor
Why Personal Protective Equipment is Important
Before the workday even begins, one simple choice can make the difference between arriving home safely or suffering…
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Regulations
Hazardous Material Business Plan Training: The Requirement Most Often Overlooked
If your facility has a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan in place, it’s likely you also…
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Labor
Effectively Managing the Grower-Farm Labor Contractor Relationship
Growers, farm labor contractors (FLCs), management companies and professional service providers collaborate to meet the labor demands of…
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Labor
Let’s Talk Candidly about Employee Disciplinary Policies: If You Don’t Have One, Get One
One of the many services Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA) provides is filing appeals on Cal/OSHA violations and…
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Labor
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard: Preparing Small Farms for Cal/OSHA Inspections
For growers across California, Cal/OSHA compliance is more than just a legal requirement; it is an essential part…
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Regulations
More Regulations on 1,3-D Due to Perceived Risk, CDPR’s Own Studies Show Otherwise
Earlier this year, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) finalized tighter restrictions on 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D) specifically buffers…
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Pest Management
Regulatory Leaders Sound Alarm on Losing Effective Pest Control Products
As the opening speaker at the 2025 Crop Consultant Conference in September, Western Tree Nut Association’s Roger Isom…
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