Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a climate package with more than $15 billion worth of investments to be made. The series of bills marks the largest investment of its kind…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-01-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show covers the latest climate package signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, information on California walnut…
Week in Review: AB 616 Vetoed and Grapes Can Thrive with Less Water
Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616. New winegrape research looking at irrigation levels has produced some positive results for growers in coastal…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 09-24-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Brian German. In today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of AB 616, ACP…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…praised Newsom for hearing the concerns of the industry in vetoing the bill. “The firm action taken today by Governor Newsom in vetoing 616 protects the sanctity of the secret…
Ag Groups Frustrated by Assembly Action on SB 559
…introduced by Senator Hurtado but was ultimately defeated after being vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom last year. Other farming organizations including California Citrus Mutual, and the California Fresh Fruit Association…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the push for Newsom to veto AB 616, CPS…
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
A rally organized by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) sought to encourage Governor Gavin Newsom to veto AB 616. Agricultural industry members gathered at the south steps of the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 08-31-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering ag groups calling on Newsom to veto AB616, using…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
…to no avail. Indart indicated there is a precedent establishing Governor Gavin Newsom’s authority to implement the plan. However, all efforts encouraging the governor to address agricultural overtime for the…
Week in Review: Regulatory Costs Triple, CA FAIR Plan Expanded, WHIP+ Extension Moves Forward
A study tracking regulatory costs in California between 2012 and 2018 was recently released, with striking findings. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 11, aimed at helping producers acquire…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Signed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 11, which is aimed at helping producers acquire some form of wildfire insurance. Authored by Senator Susan Rubio, the legislation makes necessary updates…
Week in Review: Wildfire Insurance Hard to Come by & Almond Shipments Stay Strong
…insurance legislation is moving through the legislative process, taking another step toward Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest headlines in agriculture….
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…the signing of an executive order. “That executive order specifically will lay out a framework to encourage voluntary water conservation efforts in the state of California,” Newsom stated. Newsom said…