Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn more about how California Governor Gavin Newsom’s directive to the California Air Resources Board (CARB)…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
DepositPhotos image Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 1042 into law, requiring seeds treated with pesticides to be labeled with their chemical components before being sold in California. This…
California Taskforce Seizes More Than $2.3 Million in Illegal Cannabis
…possession, as well as maintaining a drug house and using illegal pesticides. Governor Newsom emphasized that illegal cannabis not only poses serious health risks but also supports criminal organizations that…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2023, requires businesses selling neonicotinoids for non-agricultural outdoor uses to be licensed by DPR. The law restricts the use of these pesticides around…
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
…its finalized emissions standards for heavy-duty and light- to medium-duty vehicles. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act….
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 92 and Assembly Bill 2288 to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). These reforms aim to help workers get fair compensation while…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…small family farms and the movement of agricultural production away from California,” Western Growers Association President & CEO, Dave Puglia said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom for…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is moving forward after a judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. The project is backed by President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and various water…
Several States Sue California Over Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate
…plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the Advanced Clean Fleets rule. They argue that the vehicle mandate, stemming from a 2020 executive order signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, is an overreach…
Concerns for Another Proposed Mill Tax Increase
…budget deficit. While Governor Gavin Newsom presented his revised budget plan which includes spending cuts in several areas, he is supporting the increased tax on pesticides, which will help add…
Week in Review: Support for Farm Bill Proposals & First Almond Acreage Decline in 30 Years
…state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Governor Gavin Newsom signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom, with the support of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other state agencies, signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…fund APHIS’ emergency response activities. At the same time, California is looking to take additional steps to address the pest. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation that will provide $22.1…
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
The second snow survey of the season at Phillips Station highlighted a lack of snow for the current water year. Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled the $291.5 billion budget on January…