…lawmakers for favoring the movie industry over the state’s struggling farmers. Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers “Farmers are making less margins than during the Great Depression,” said Tangipa….
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…up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there’s only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…Incentives Delayed to 2029 for Full Lifecycle Analysis To ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the proposed incentives, lawmakers have delayed implementation until 2029. This timeline provides CARB with the…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…long-term viability of the farming sector. Leaders across the state are pressing lawmakers to develop balanced immigration policies that protect national interests while ensuring that California farms can continue feeding…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…only the regulatory and logistical frameworks would catch up. His hope is that worsening conditions will finally lead to aligned action from lawmakers, environmentalists, and the agriculture industry alike. Nick…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
Unanimous Vote Advances Urgency Statute to State Senate In a significant move for renewable fuel adoption, California lawmakers have taken a major step toward permitting the sale of E-15 gasoline…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…across social platforms under the name Dairy Girl Diaries and calls on readers to share her content widely—even if they can’t personally engage with lawmakers. Protecting Our Food Future This…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
…department’s goal is not to restrict farmers, but to better understand the health landscape for the nation’s children. Still, some lawmakers raised concerns about how the findings might be interpreted….
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
…democratic California lawmakers slammed the decision, calling the vote illegal and stating that the CRA does not cover waivers. California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down Sponsored Content Purina Podcast:…
Death Taxes Loom as Threat to Family Farms
…future of individual farms, but also the broader fabric of rural communities that depend on agriculture. The Farm Bureau is calling on lawmakers to extend or make permanent the provisions…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
…office hubs and working with Elon Musk’s team to modernize operations using current technology, according to Rollins. The restructuring has sparked bipartisan concern in Congress, with some lawmakers questioning the…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about rising hunger and food insecurity. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN) denounced the decision, calling it “reckless” at a time when food…