While the overall consensus on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed budget was positive for agriculture, one key program for air quality saw another reduction in funding. The budget proposal calls for…
‘It’s a Process’ to Develop Chlorpyrifos Alternatives
…we’re really heartened to see the Governor’s commitment to this process,” Dolcini noted. The Work Group will be releasing a report in April with recommendations that incorporate short, medium and…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
Governor Gavin Newsom recently submitted the California budget for 2020-21 to the Legislature which contains significant funding support for a variety of programs aimed at the agricultural industry and rural…
Water Resilience Portfolio Released for Public Comment
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have been working on the portfolio for several months after an executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom. The portfolio is designed to build upon…
Moving Forward with the California Water Portfolio
…just not a lot of extra water available in the state and I think the governor realizes that we need to have infrastructure in place to capture this and hold…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…agreements have been gaining more momentum, as more stakeholders participate in the process to find agreeable solutions to local water management. At the same time as Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…challenge before Farm Bureau now is defending the science on our farms.” Johansson noted Gov. Gavin Newsom’s veto this year of Senate Bill 1, which sought to preserve state environmental…
State Officials Move to Circumvent Federal Plans for California Water
…1. That legislation was ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom, much to the dismay of many environmental groups. The announcement from DWR and Governor Newsom will result in two significant water…
Preparing for New Labor Laws Coming in Less than 50 Days
With less than 50 days remaining in the year, producers should already be preparing for new laws that will be coming into effect beginning January 1. Governor Gavin Newsom signed…
USDA Rule Puts Pressure on California to Finalize Hemp Regulations
…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
…this important legislation and to Governor Newsom for signing it into law.” SB 153 requires California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross to consult with Governor Newsom,…