Articles Tagged with ''Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA)''

The insurance commissioner has increased commercial coverage limits for the California’s insurer of last resort for the first time since the 1990s.

The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is considering ways to promote a more widespread adoption of conservation tillage practices to reduce dust.

The Air Resources Board (CARB) is drafting a regulatory proposal to accelerate the deployment of zero-emission forklifts throughout California.

Manuel Cunha, president of the Nisei Farmers League, has hit a roadblock in his long-running effort to address air quality issues in the valley.

The governor’s May Revise has added another $43 million for the state’s program for replacing aging farm equipment with lower-emission models.

CARB and farm groups are putting pressure on Newsom to increase incentives for alternatives to open burning.

PG&E is expected to increase rates by 4%, which adds up to a 40% overall increase since 2013.

The Federal Maritime Commission has been investigating a practice by marine operators at ports to stockpile empty containers during a shortage of outgoing containers.

The Western Agricultural Processors Association argues Newsom's proposal would unfairly assess fumigants the most.

A coalition of ag groups has stepped into a dispute between the Kern County ag commissioner and the Department of Pesticide Regulation.