…and the regulations that were just released,” Huntsinger noted. A bill recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom requires that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) submit a hemp…
Western View: Will California Take Over PG&E?
…as it may sound, two Bay area politicians actually think the State of California should take over PG&E. One is Governor Newsom himself, who thinks he should use tax dollars…
Assistance Sought in Kincade Fire Relief Effort
…to join us in assisting our neighbors and giving them the help they need,” said NCFB President Johnnie White. Governor Gavin Newsom also recently announced the launch of a new…
Farmworker Housing Bill: ‘No farmer is going to use this.’
Farmworker housing in Calistoga Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Assembly Bill 1783 (AB 1783) into law, significantly altering how farmworker housing will be administered in California. AB 1783, the Farmworker…
California Hemp Industry Takes Next Step with SB 153
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 153 (SB 153) into law, bringing the regulations dictating the California hemp industry in line with federal guidelines. The law will go into…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley recently presented recommendations for the Water Resilience Portfolio in response to Governor Newsom’s Executive Order. The information sent…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-01-19
…of the Voices of the Valley podcast, Gov. Newsom vetoing Senate Bill 1 and details on a pre-season citrus export meeting. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Senate Bill 1 Veto Official, Governor Praised
Last Friday Governor Gavin Newsom made good on his word by vetoing Senate Bill 1 (SB 1). The news was celebrated by several agricultural, water, and business groups, as being…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
…field crew training and Governor Newsom’s recent plans to veto Senate Bill 1. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as SB 1, was passed right before the legislature began its interim recess. The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom, who surprisingly…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…the Natural Resources Agency, and the California Environmental Protection Agency craft recommendations for Governor Gavin Newsom to address his plans for ensuring healthy waterways. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said the…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…to the Governor’s office, where Governor Gavin Newsom will have until October 13 to act upon it. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-20-19
…presenting litigation challenges and California’s table olives looking to bounce back this year. Also, find out who Gov. Newsom selected as the new Cal/OSHA lead. Tune in to the show…
DPR/CDFA Announce Team for Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…chlorpyrifos list serve. The development of safer, more sustainable alternatives to chlorpyrifos will be supported by Governor Newsom’s 2019-2020 budget, approved by the Legislature, which appropriates over $5 million in…