…release. “We urge Governor Newsom to move swiftly to mitigate the impacts of today’s announcement and help prevent the disastrous impacts of past droughts by streamlining transfers of available water,…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 02-16-21
…detections as manageable, new strawberry varieties developed through a UC Davis breeding program, and CA delegates seeking support from Governor Newsom for a mass vaccine site in the Central Valley….
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-11-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Congressmembers’ letter to Newsom regarding COVID-19 vaccinations for farmworkers,…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
…by 30 pledge that California Governor Gavin Newsom subscribed to last Fall. The Biden Administration will now be working to conserve 30 percent of land and 30 percent of ocean…
Week in Review: California Gets Hit Hard with Wind, Rain, and Snow
…confusion. The recent budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom has raised concern among industry members in relation to mill assessments. All of the week’s major headlines can be found directly…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget…
Industry Concerned with Proposed Increases for Mill Assessments
The recent budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom has raised concern among industry members in relation to mill assessments. California currently assesses a fee of 21 mills, or 2.1 cents…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…Gavin Newsom held several provisions important to farmers and ranchers. Due to complications related to COVID-19, there was an expectation that funding would be down for the 2021-2022 fiscal year….
Week in Review: Ag Support in Newsom Budget, Deadline Nearing for Ag Order 4.0
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. The recent Ag Order 4.0 hearings have raised a level of concern as the timeline…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
The latest budget proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom contains significant investment in valuable agricultural programs. A total of $227.2 billion is being proposed for the 2021-2022 budget. The California Department…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
2021 brings new rules regarding some rodenticide use in urban settings. California Governor Gavin Newsom Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1788 (AB-1788) into law back in September. Riverside Agricultural…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…authored a bill to provide $400 million for repairs, which was ultimately vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. “This is great news for not only the Central Valley farms that feed…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
California Farm Bureau congratulates Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. senator from California in the 117th Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Padilla…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…small businesses or organizations that have difficulty attracting venture capital funding. During a recent meeting of the California State Board of Food and Agriculture, Director of the Governor’s Office of…