…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
…Inyo, Marin, and Mono counties have all been added to the list. At Lopez Lake, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a declaration of emergency as well as an executive order related…
Wildfire Insurance Legislation Continues Forward Momentum
Wildfire insurance legislation is moving through the legislative process, taking another step toward Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. Senate Bill 11 (SB-11) seeks to improve wildfire insurance coverage options for California…
Growers Struggle to Find and Keep Farm Insurance
…working to find adequate farm insurance for his operation. “I hope our governor is successful enough to get the FAIR Plan or the insurance carriers to come to light,” Martin…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
…for producers looking to apply for incentive funds. “We’re very encouraged this year to hear that the Governor’s proposed budget is $363 million for the FARMER project, and that’s over…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
…expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. Industry groups have expressed concern about proposed changes to federal tax policy, sending a letter to Congressional leadership outlining the…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-03-21
…hidden struggles of farmers and possible solutions and water concerns recently conveyed to the Lieutenant Governor. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen…
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
…Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order to conserve 30 percent of the state’s land and coastal waters by 2030. Registration information for the workshops is available online. The first workshop will take…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-01-21
…Newsom’s budget revise, an industry group voiced opposition to proposed mill assessment increase, and why obtaining health insurance with off-farm jobs adds stress to a farmer’s load. Tune in to…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
The latest budget revision from Governor Gavin Newsom will bring additional support to California’s farmers and ranchers but does not adequately address water issues. Agricultural producers are facing more transportation…