In a remand hearing on a proposed plan amendment and zone change for a 65‑acre parcel near Bend, commissioners set an open‑record period after hearing conflicting expert testimony over soils, irrigation and farm suitability and a procedural objection from Central Oregon LandWatch about notice and applicant materials.

Oregon agencies briefed the committee on aquatic and terrestrial invasive species threats — from elodea and milfoil to Palmer amaranth and feral swine — stressing prevention, watercraft inspections, interagency coordination, and limited eradication options once a species is established.

Aaron Dillon of the Plant California Alliance told the State Water Resources Control Board panel current reporting requirements will overestimate nitrogen discharge for containerized nurseries due to lack of crop removal coefficients, advocating for an industry‑specific alternative compliance pathway with verifiable BMPs and third‑party audits.

State Water Resources Control Board staff demoed a new Power BI INMP data visualization and a 2025 ILRP nitrate risk web map intended to support the agricultural expert panel’s review of nitrogen reporting; both tools are informational, limited to submitted data, and not intended to predict drinking water quality or assign responsibility for contamination.

Staff told the Sacramento-area sewer district board that Harvest Water pipeline construction is largely complete, but pump-station fabrication delays and a funding gap leave key on-farm enrollments and final paving at risk; directors asked for a subcommittee to address farmer concerns.

An expert panel convened by the State Water Resources Control Board reviewed modeling choices (CVSwap), debated metrics for measuring nitrogen losses from irrigated lands and discussed interim benchmark ranges (roughly 80–90% in some proposals), while public commenters urged stronger interim limits and greater acreage transparency.

The Mid Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency approved a subsidence management policy establishing grid-based monitoring with staged actions (meters and reporting at 40%, corrective orders at 50%, allocation reductions at 75%, and pumping prohibitions at 100%) to address land subsidence; the measure passed 4–0 with one member absent.

Panelists debated whether to recommend enforceable interim limits (80th'90th percentile or lower) or a targets-based ratcheting approach, how outliers and 3-year averages should be calculated, and public commenters urged state collection and public release of acreage data to identify the largest dischargers.

The board approved a two-year delegation agreement with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to administer the county feedlot program for state-registered sites. Staff said the county manages over 1,300 state-registered feedlots (about 1,300) and nearly 2,000 total and will help owners in drinking-water management areas, but staff warned that uptake of the state's online nutrient-management tool remains limited and will require outreach and assistance.

At a public hearing on proposed amendments to DACF rule chapters 400–408, a Department official urged broadening eligibility for mental-health services tied to PFAS impacts on farms; the department is taking written comments through Nov. 7, 2025.

Central Coast presenters described enforcement history, large administrative civil liability (ACL) calculations and a perceived gap between the A–R level protective of water quality and what growers say is agronomically viable. They urged more use of ‘‘soft consequences,’’ incentives and alternative compliance before imposing strict numeric limits.

The Kansas Corporation Commission presented a proposed regulation to allow non‑responsible parties to apply for reimbursement when they plug abandoned oil and gas wells that have sat idle for at least five years; KCC cited earlier statutory work and federal plugging funds as background.

Officials emphasize groundwater monitoring's importance for irrigation and economic sustainability in Klamath County.

Commissioners discussed agricultural protection zones and approved new insurance rates for county employees.

Commission reviews agricultural land study progress and plans next public engagement opportunities.

Town officials discuss pest management training, community education, and fire mitigation efforts.

Experts highlight wildfire threats and advocate for increased prescribed fire use in Nebraska.

Supervisors establish 866.54-acre preserve for livestock and farming on Hailberry land.

Board opens sealed bids for 153-acre grazing lease in Hornitos area.

Maryland commissioners approve investment policy changes to enhance compliance and minimize risks.

Water producers develop a plan to tackle quantity and quality issues in current project.

Committee discusses new setback regulations to protect solar facilities from neighboring properties.

County approves agricultural designation while considering farmlands of statewide significance.

San Luis Obispo officials urge reduction in vineyard water use amid local agricultural concerns.

Board discusses affordable housing for teachers and agriculture program financial concerns.