Newly sworn in California Governor Gavin Newsom recently announced his first budget proposal; a record-setting $209 billion, with $144 billion in general fund spending. As the state sits on a…
Cooperation Fails as Bay-Delta Water Plan Moves Forward
…voluntary agreements as the flows mandate will require a separate rulemaking process. Back in November Governor Jerry Brown and Governor-Elect Gavin Newsom noted their support for cooperation between agencies to…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Delay in River-Flows Vote
…that would lessen flow amounts but be more beneficial to fish populations. “We’re pleased the governor and governor-elect recognize the clear benefits of voluntary actions,” Johansson said. “Imposing stringent regulatory…
The Western View: A Fix for California Water Problems?
…It says who gets how much water. Members of this Board are appointed by the Governor to make these decisions. Under Jerry Brown, this Board leans heavily in favor of…
USDA Announces Receipt of 136 Expressions of Interest in Hosting ERS & NIFA
…has also received letters of support from a number of governors, members of Congress, farm-related organizations, and state and local officials. It is possible that ERS and NIFA will be…
UN Climate Change Report Calls for Immediate Action
…to Governor Jerry Brown’s ambitious plan to achieve zero emissions by 2045. California has also been investing heavily in agricultural solutions to combat emission levels. Through various initiatives, the state…
Branstad Responds to China Newspaper Ad Against U.S. Trade Policies
…editorial in the Des Moines Register blasting China’s propaganda aimed at Iowa farmers. Terry Branstad, former Iowa Governor and U.S. ambassador to China, wrote in the editorial that “it is…
Iowa Allowed To Join WOTUS Lawsuit
…law in court, seeking to halt its implementation. A news release from Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ office says the rule went back into effect in Iowa in August. A federal…
Fire and Wine: Another Year of Northern California Wildfires
…County. As of August 3, the fire is only 39 percent contained. Governor Jerry Brown has issued a state of emergency again this year because of the severity of wildfires…
Limited Benefits of Tariff Relief Funds for California Producers
…agricultural leaders in a discussion with Governor Jerry Brown on the trade issues and tariff impacts facing California. The nature of California’s production makes the tariffs particularly important. “California farmers…
California Water Board Central Valley Plan Bad for Farmers/Consumers
…appointees placed in their jobs by Governor Brown. The plan was formulated by environmentalists to bring back Salmon migration. The science behind their plan is murky at best. It may…
California Achieves First Emissions Goal Early
…by nearly 13 million metric tons every year. On top of that, an executive order from Governor Brown stipulates that emissions must fall by 80 percent of 1990 levels by…
Governor Brown Increases Funding for Citrus Protection
Governor Jerry Brown recently signed the 2018-19 budget which provides a significant amount of funding intended for citrus protection. The budget will allow the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program…
Kansas Announces Pilot Disease Traceability Program for Cattle
…develop and test a cattle disease traceability infrastructure in the state, which will hopefully be a catalyst in discussing and designing a national traceability program. Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer was…