Policy & Regulations

Conservation goals leave many farmlands out

Farmland-conservation advocates argue that California's ambitious conservation-based climate plan largely excludes the lands of farmers from being counted. more »

Proposed rule for revised U.S. pecan standards open for public comment

USDA welcomes comments on the proposed rule for revised pecan standards for the U.S. pecan industry during the 60-day commenting period. more »

USDA announces emergency relief program

The Emergency Relief Program provides disaster relief to farmers as part of $10 billion to help the U.S. farming community. more »

California senators join effort for export crisis summit

Senators Feinstein and Padilla joined a collaborative of major agriculture associations in a call to action to address the trade crisis. more »

Help sought for farms impacted by illegal dumping

From household appliances to diapers to hazardous chemicals, farmers are hoping to receive help for the costs incurred from removing illegally dumped materials. more »

Water cuts leave hard choices for farmers

Decisions have to be made on what to fallow, as California sees the lowest January, February and March precipitation levels in over 160 years. more »

Klamath farmers facing water cuts

Allocations will be less than 15% of what irrigators need. This is a third consecutive drought year, and food production is expected to be heavily impacted. more »

CA judge halts curtailment for Siskiyou County irrigators

A temporary restraining order is in effect until May 5, pending the outcome of a hearing regarding the state's overreach by trying to prevent farmers from using groundwater supplies. more »