Policy & Regulations

‘Pesticide hazards’ targeted in legislation introduced in US Senate

Approximately one-third of annual U.S. pesticide use – over 300 million pounds from 85 different pesticides – comes from pesticides that are banned in the European Union. more »

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helps Western water needs

The act includes more than $8 billion for projects that will enhance water supply reliability across the West. more »

Water investment boost sought in proposed California ballot initiative

The Water Infrastructure Funding Act of 2022 is now being circulated for signatures and seeks an annual supply increase of 5 million acre-feet of water. more »

Western Growers reacts to passage of bipartisian infrastructure bill

The legislation – H.R. 3684 – provides $550 billion in new spending on physical infrastructure over the next five years, with an estimated $45 billion to California. more »

USDA sets dates for the California walnuts continuance referendum

Growers who produced walnuts from Sept. 1, 2020 - Aug. 31, 2021 are eligible to vote in December to decide whether to keep the federal marketing order. more »

MCFA: Pesticide safety decision-making should include specialty growers

The Minor Crop Farmer Alliance is asking for a seat at the table to contribute real-world information and modeling in federal pesticide safety decisions. more »

Almond Alliance’s Trevino nominated as chief agriculture negotiator

Through her positions at the state and federal level, Trevino has developed strong relationships with key stakeholders and demonstrates a keen understanding of trade and agriculture policy. more »

Looking after farmers’ mental health becomes focal point

Impacts of water supply, wildfire, the pandemic and financial pressures are wearing on farmers, calling attention to the care of farmers' mental health. more »