…by supporters of Proposition 12, which will increase the minimum spacing standards for animal agriculture. The proposition now requires 43 square feet of space for each calf raised for veal…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
…January 2019. While it’s unclear of the exact reason why the company’s efforts to meet their goals fell though, it could be an example of California’s Proposition 12. Prop. 12…
Water Works: Diverse Support of Proposition 3 Water Bond
In today’s Water Works, brought to you by AquiMax, there will be another water proposition on the ballot for Californians this November. Proposition 3, the Water Supply and Water Quality…
Water Storage Funding a Long Overdue Step in the Right Direction
…of a continually expanding population that is projected to grow by nearly 5 million over the next 12 years, better water infrastructure is going to be required. “Finally, we’re moving…
Water Works: Funding Approved for Water Storage Projects
…water storage projects. The funding for the projects is made possible by the Proposition 1 water bond that was passed in 2014. The largest amount awarded was $816 million for…
Funding Eligibility of Temperance Flat Disappoints Supporters
…$2.7 billion, of which the application was seeking only $1 billion from the Proposition 1 Water Storage Investment Program funding available. The San Joaquin Valley Water Authority along with several…
CA Judge Says Glyphosate Can Be Listed Under Prop 65
…65. The proposition requires notification and labeling of all chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other types of reproductive harm. Prop 65 also prohibits their discharge into drinking…
Federal Bill Aims to Prevent Local Regulation of Agriculture
…California’s Proposition 2, which dictates the conditions of confinement for livestock and poultry. “The United States Constitution grants the power to regulate interstate commerce to Congress, not to California. Since…
American Drivers Top 3 Billion Miles Driven on E15
…proposition E15 presents. It’s a win-win on both ends, and that means E15’s growth is only going to continue.” Growth Energy works hand-in-hand with Prime the Pump, a nonprofit organization…
Water Commission Hears Water Project Proposals
…for public comment on the proposals. The proposals are each competing for a portion of the funding made available as part of the Proposition 1 water bond. All combined, the…
CDFA and DWR Award Grant to Improve Water Efficiency
…and the reduction of GHG emissions on farming operations. Other funding comes from money generated by Proposition 1 that was approved in 2014. Award amounts ranged from $43,000 to just…
California Animal Welfare Regulations Increasing?
…be cage-free. If passed, California would be one of only two states to have such regulations on farm animal welfare. Proposition 2, which was put into effect in 2015, already…
California Pursues New Health Protections on Chlorpyrifos
…chlorpyrifos to the Proposition 65 list as a developmental toxicant, businesses that knowingly cause exposures above minimum levels must provide a Proposition 65 warning. DPR’s updated draft risk assessment and…
$86 Million Available in First Prop 1 Grants
…Groundwater Sustainability Plans and Projects. The grant program is funded by Prop 1, the $7.5 billion water bond overwhelmingly approved by California voters in 2014. Proposition 1 authorized the Legislature…