…hear from Ron Mardesen fifth-generation Niman Ranch hog farmer from Elliott, Iowa. In today’s episode, we dive into Ron’s unique farming philosophy and the significance of Proposition 12, California’s animal…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
…California voters passed Proposition 12 in November of 2018, and the final stages of implementation went through earlier this year. National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Lori Stevermer of Minnesota…
Another Increase to California’s Minimum Wage is On the Way
…there is a chance the minimum wage could go up even more. Proposition 32, a ballot measure for November 2024, proposes a $2 increase. If it passes, large employers will…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…global discussion, with researchers coming from Canada, the European Union, and Brazil at the Summit. Bringing biologicals into California’s agriculture industry will “hopefully create a value proposition in the marketplace…
Agriculture Secretary Explains Significance of ‘Product of USA’ Label Rule
…farmers out.’ So, in order for that value proposition to be respected, in order for there to be fairness and honesty and the proper representation in the marketplace, it’s important…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…USDA is helping small and mid-sized farms. “Climate Amart Agriculture Commodity initiative helping smaller-sized producers get a value-added proposition. Having farmers qualify for ecosystem service markets and when they do…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…12 and a similar Massachusetts law. She said, “Prop 12 has the potential to disrupt the free movement of goods around the country,” and she called for the inclusion of…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has determined that California’s glyphosate warning is unconstitutional. The ruling comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. California’s Proposition 65 requires warning…
Sites Reservoir Project Certified for ‘Cutting Red Tape’
…Project has thus far received $46.75 million in early funding from the state. Sites is eligible for a total of $875.4 million of Proposition 1 funding. The U.S. Bureau of…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights producers falling short of optimizing livestock waste as fertilizer, NPPC president on Proposition…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
…Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member David Scott (D-GA). The letter states “The EATS Act goes beyond overturning Proposition 12 to threaten many other state laws. The…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
…resiliency in California. All seven water storage initiatives established under Proposition 1 are eligible under the recently signed legislation. Several state legislators expressed enthusiasm for getting the legislation package approved…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…farm bill. The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…It is the first project in the Water Storage Investment Program (WSIP) to complete the Proposition 1 requirements and appear before the Commission for a final award hearing. Photo by Pixabay on…