…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,…
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…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…the RFS and ethanol production at a critical time for our nation’s rural economy, which has been suffering from low commodity prices,” said Governor Pete Ricketts (NE). “Thank you to President…
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…
CDFA’s New ‘One-Stop-Shop” Farmer Resource Portal
…Farmer Equity Act is being implemented at CDFA. In January 2020, CDFA will submit a report to the Governor and Legislature on efforts to serve socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers…
California Receives Funding to Support Trade Development
…and Agriculture (CDFA) and the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). The funding will be used to assist small businesses to take part in activities such as foreign…