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Paul Gosselin Groundwater Awareness Week DWR

State agency steps into a political debate over a groundwater moratorium

05/08/24 7:15 AM By Brad Hooker

DWR is sponsoring a bill to fix Gov. Newsom’s executive order on protect drinking water wells and has teamed up with one of the Capitol’s most aggressive lawmakers for reforming state water laws.

Water board may grant some leeway on steep SGMA fees

01/04/24 10:55 AM By Brad Hooker

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The water board already regulates many of the same farmers, sometimes for the same issues—with fees that have steadily increased for several years.

State sends five groundwater plans back to Sacramento Valley for fixes

10/27/23 10:34 AM By Brad Hooker

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DWR has cast decisions on another round of groundwater sustainability plans, approving 11 basins and deeming another six inadequate.

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July 04, 2026

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Mike Joyner - Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association

This week's Open Mic guest is Mike Joyner, President of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association. At a time when more Americans are turning more health conscious by adding fruits and vegetables to their diets, many of the nation's specialty crop growers are struggling to survive. Joyner says the volume of imports from Mexico and other countries continues to grow, depressing opportunities for domestic growers. Specialty crop growers face ongoing challenges in finding an adequate workforce and support legislative efforts to revise the nation's H-2A regulations. Joyner says specialty crop growers need better crop insurance coverage options and hope future assistance programs are more equitable for fruit and vegetable farmers.

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07.10.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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