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On-farm wells must be tested for nitrates and nitrites
By Vicky Boyd Beginning this year, landowners with on-farm domestic wells on agricultural land will have to test them for nitrates and nitrites and report the results to the state

Governor’s proposed budget includes new spending from surplus
Includes proposal for increased pesticide mill assessment By Vicky Boyd Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that some feared would hurt state finances, Gov. Gavin Newsom in January released a robust $227
Cal/OSHA sued over impractical rules
By Craig W. Anderson A lawsuit brought by agriculture organizations seeks to set aside emergency rules from the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA) because the regulations do
Ag COVID grants available from state and feds
By Craig W. Anderson The COVID-19 pandemic presented problems for the agriculture community and farmers, ranchers, processors, marketers and various businesses associated with agriculture met the challenges wrought by the