Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-30-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the Card Check Bill, choosing appropriate biostimulants can be challenging but…
California’s New Water Strategy Comes at Opportune Time
The new water strategy from Governor Gavin Newsom to address the impact of drought may have come at an opportune time. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
…process, Newsom’s new water strategy coming at an opportune time, and phytophthora appearing more prevalent in SoCal citrus this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the industry’s reactions to Newsom’s water supply strategy, the most significant changes to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-15-22
…the zero-emission ag UTV program that is immensely popular and successful and the details of Newsom’s new water supply strategy for a changing climate. Tune in to the show for…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. The plan outlined in California’s Water Supply Strategy, Adapting to a…
Vilsack Visits California to Announce Local Food Purchase Agreement
…access to farm-fresh foods for families in need,” said Governor Gavin Newsom. “We look forward to working with federal, state and local partners to strengthen the state’s food systems and…
Keeping Agricultural Interests Prioritized in Sacramento
…Louie Brown speaking to industry members at the 2022 Western Agricultural Processors Association Annual Conference “In both the Senate Democratic plan and the governor’s plan for the budget, they both…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
More than 20 agricultural organizations are calling for a more targeted approach to improving water supply availability. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the business leaders point out…
Week in Review: Future of Imidacloprid Use & Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop Potential
…reports are coming in from growers across the state. Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revise includes additional incentive funding in the state budget to help address livestock methane emissions. President of…
May Revise Adds Support for Methane Emission Reduction Incentives
Governor Gavin Newsom’s May Revision of California’s budget includes additional incentive funding to help address livestock methane emissions. CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh said the funding will help…
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
…about from the SGMA meeting include having the Valley Delegation of state legislators ask for a meeting with the Governor’s Administration to discuss potential mitigation action. Many of the speaks…