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Walmart has announced it will phase in new guidelines for its fresh produce and flower suppliers including reducing their use of certain pesticides, even as both the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation complete re-evaluations of the same chemicals.

The State Water Board on Tuesday will consider emergency regulations to address severe shortages in the Russian River watershed.

After months of rumors, DPR Director Val Dolcini has officially submitted his resignation to return to Washington, D.C., weeks after the chief deputy director resigned.

President Joe Biden heads to Brussels for meetings this week with European Union for discussions likely to touch on ongoing trade disputes, while Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack heads to Capitol Hill to face questioning about his policy plans.

Lawmakers are calling on Newsom to expand his universal basic income pilot program to farmworkers displaced by drought.

Based on the latest budget expectations, State Water Board staff are estimating fees for farmers will again rise this year.

A California carbon neutrality bill is ready for Senate consideration after narrowly passing the Assembly.

A Cal/OSHA board has altered emergency workplace standards, while Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to maintain a state of emergency after reopening California next Tuesday.

Western Growers plans to work with the California Department of Food and Agriculture on a statewide initiative to equip “a future workforce with the skills and knowledge to navigate emerging on-farm technology,” the organization recently announced.