2021 brings new rules regarding some rodenticide use in urban settings. California Governor Gavin Newsom Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1788 (AB-1788) into law back in September. Riverside Agricultural…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…authored a bill to provide $400 million for repairs, which was ultimately vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. “This is great news for not only the Central Valley farms that feed…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
California Farm Bureau congratulates Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. senator from California in the 117th Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Padilla…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…Newsom’s goals of addressing natural resource concerns through his executive order to establish a Water Resilience Portfolio. The “Moving to Action” plan emphasizes two areas that DWR has determined will…
Coalition Urges Action to Address California Wildfires Moving Forward
A coalition of groups representing a variety of interests is calling for action to address California wildfires in the future. Governor Gavin Newsom and the state legislature are being encouraged…
Will Water Supply Momentum Pick Back Up With New Administration?
…beginning of 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced some framework for voluntary agreements on pumping water from the Sacramento-San Juaquin Delta. The agreements would allow individual partnerships to decide when to restrict…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
…combined with Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order on combustion engines will put significant pressure on agricultural producers. Some of the mandates actually overlap, creating an added burden to replace expensive…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…undertaken at both the state and federal levels. Most recently, an effort led by Senator Melissa Hurtado was vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom. Senate Bill 559 initially sought $400 million…
Week in Review: Safflower as Dairy Forage and Addressing ACP Finds North of Grapevine
…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…