…in trappings of Asian citrus psyllid found north of the Grapevine. The Association of California Water Agencies recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom highlighting the need to reprioritize…
Housing for the Harvest Program Continues to Expand
…counties will be joining the program. Governor Gavin Newsom first announced the launch of the program back in July. Housing for the Harvest provides temporary hotel housing for agricultural workers…
Important Labor Questions for Farmers and Ranchers
…(CFLCA), Lupe Sandoval said that some of the latest laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom will be on farmers’ minds. There are also a number of concerns related to how…
Water Agencies Call for Support in Developing Voluntary Agreements
Water agencies are calling for support from state officials in moving forward with voluntary agreements. The Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) recently submitted a document to Governor Gavin Newsom…
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
…that were implemented under Proposition 13. To the disappointment of several different industry sectors, the ballot initiative was recently endorsed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Supporters assert that agriculture will not…
Governor Newsom Signs 30×30 Executive Order
Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed another executive order aimed at addressing climate change in California. The order will bring the state in line with the 30×30 pledge that’s been adopted…
The Western View: New Climate Strategies May Benefit Ag
Governor Newsom announced new strategies to combat climate change, and he incorporates two ideas that we can get behind. One idea is already being used by many growers, and the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 10-12-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of mental health in rural America, Newsom’s second executive order on…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
…growers concerned about smoke damage. Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed the effort to make repairs to portions of the Friant-Kern Canal. The recently signed continuing resolution has provided the Commodity…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) after two years of effort to garner funding support to repair areas of the Friant-Kern Canal. The bipartisan bill was…
Week in Review: Buyers Weary of Winegrapes, No More Gas-Powered Vehicles by 2035
The amount of smoke coming from all the wildfires this year is giving winegrape buyers cause for concern, and justification for not accepting crops. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed another…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-02-20
…with winemaking this year. Danielle Leal has a report on details from the controversial emission reduction executive order recently signed by the Governor. Brian German joins the show with a…
Gasoline-Powered Vehicle Sales to End by 2035 Under Executive Order
…why this and why now?” Johansson asked. Governor Newsom cited transportation for more than 50 percent of California’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In the announcement of the order, the Newsom…