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July 27, 2022

California Agriculture Regulatory Update – Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA)

California agriculture is increasingly regulated for health and safety, air quality, water quality and quantity of water usage. State regulations have resulted in changes in...
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June 9, 2022

Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Update, On-Farm Readiness Review (OFRR) – Visits Happening for Walnut Growers

On-Farm Readiness Reviews (prerequisite farm walk-through) are happening, which began with leafy and brassica vegetables, other fruits and vegetables, and more. The CDFA Produce Safety...
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June 9, 2022

USDA to Provide Approximately $6 Billion to Commodity and Specialty Crop Producers Impacted by 2020 and 2021 Natural Disasters

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced that commodity and specialty crop producers impacted by natural disaster events in 2020 and 2021 will soon...
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May 9, 2022

CWB Production Research: Converting industry assessments into science-based orchard innovation

Production research is delivering significant payback for grower investment, evident at any California walnut orchard. California Walnut Board research goes back nearly five decades, and...
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April 11, 2022

California Walnut Board Marketing Order Update: Status & Next Steps

The California Walnut Board (CWB) has been actively working to update the Federal Marketing Order rules governing inspection. As part of the process, the USDA...
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February 22, 2022

CA Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) Releases Report on California’s Climate Policies and Impacts to Agriculture

At the end of 2021, the California Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) released its annual report on the economic impacts and benefits of the state’s greenhouse...
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February 18, 2022

Sacramento Valley Cover Crop Tour

Join us for a tour of several cover crop sites in the Sacramento Valley including orchards and annual crop fields. Cover crop species, cultivars and...
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January 24, 2022

Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan (AESAP) & Rebate Incentives Available

The CWC is providing the following helpful information on the Agriculture Energy Savings Action Plan (AESAP) that offers incentives for energy-saving projects for agricultural businesses...