In this episode, we break down key regulatory and policy updates from recent WUD board discussions and February CDFA meetings that California dairy producers should have on their radar. We cover truck compliance deadlines with CARB, changes to water rights reporting through CalWATRS, groundwater and CV-Salts updates, and what’s next for Dairy Plus funding. We also walk through the latest Producer Review Board actions, including vacancies, leftover pooling and marketing funds, hardship petitions, and the decision to suspend the quota administrative fee after February. If you’re trying to keep up with deadlines, funding opportunities, and what these decisions actually mean for your operation, this episode helps connect the dots.

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