…the proposed legislation as “particularly draconian,” noting that it aims to eliminate existing state and local standards with no federal substitutes. The controversy arises as lawmakers consider a scaled-back version…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…of working with lawmakers and executives at every level of government to enact swift and decisive measures that secure American land for American farmers. 2. Strengthening Agricultural Supply Chain Resilience…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…it. “We’ve got lawmakers who’ve never stepped foot on a farm making rules for farmers. That has to stop,” he said. “They don’t understand, and frankly, they don’t care.” A…
California Fruit Leader Calls Out Regulations Hurting Growers
…California’s agricultural leaders: that well-intentioned but disconnected policymaking is making it harder for farmers to succeed. Hartwig emphasized the need for greater awareness among lawmakers of the real-world impacts their…
Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers
…lawmakers for favoring the movie industry over the state’s struggling farmers. Assemblyman Slams Hollywood Tax Breaks, Defends Farmers “Farmers are making less margins than during the Great Depression,” said Tangipa….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-02-25
…up to 30% while maintaining yields—proving that farmers, not lawmakers, are leading on sustainability. But there’s only so much innovation can do without policy support. Leimgruber warns that state leadership…
California Farmland at Risk from Solar Bill
Lawmakers Debate AB-1156 While Farmers Demand Action on Water and Land Use California farmers are raising serious concerns over Assembly Bill 1156, introduced by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks of Berkeley, which…
CARB to Develop Biomass Incentives in 2029 Climate Strategy
…Incentives Delayed to 2029 for Full Lifecycle Analysis To ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of the proposed incentives, lawmakers have delayed implementation until 2029. This timeline provides CARB with the…
California Farm Leaders Urge Rethink of Immigration Enforcement
…long-term viability of the farming sector. Leaders across the state are pressing lawmakers to develop balanced immigration policies that protect national interests while ensuring that California farms can continue feeding…
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins Highlights Trade Wins, Disaster Aid, and Regulatory Cuts in House Testimony
…Americans who feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world are at the center of everything we do at USDA,” Rollins told lawmakers. Among the most immediate impacts, Rollins…
California’s West Side Water Crisis: An Urgent Call for Infrastructure Action
…only the regulatory and logistical frameworks would catch up. His hope is that worsening conditions will finally lead to aligned action from lawmakers, environmentalists, and the agriculture industry alike. Nick…
California Assembly Clears Path for E-15 Fuel Sales
Unanimous Vote Advances Urgency Statute to State Senate In a significant move for renewable fuel adoption, California lawmakers have taken a major step toward permitting the sale of E-15 gasoline…
Fifth-Generation Dairy Farmer Sounds Alarm on California Ag Issues
…across social platforms under the name Dairy Girl Diaries and calls on readers to share her content widely—even if they can’t personally engage with lawmakers. Protecting Our Food Future This…
Kennedy Pledges Support for U.S. Farmers
…department’s goal is not to restrict farmers, but to better understand the health landscape for the nation’s children. Still, some lawmakers raised concerns about how the findings might be interpreted….