The Agricultural Energy Consumers Association (AECA), a partner ag association, is urging participation in a survey facilitated by CalPoly to understand the future electrical needs of farmers and processors. Utilities often communicate that they cannot provide the...
Governor Gavin Newsom released the 2025-2026 state budget proposal on January 10. Legislators will review and consider the plan as they begin budget hearings soon. In the announcement, the governor said the state budget is balanced at $322.2 billion and provides for...
Ag Council staff spoke in support of the Healthy Rivers and Landscapes (HRL) program during a State Water Resources Control Board (state water board) public workshop on December 12 regarding draft updates to the Bay-Delta Plan. “HRL is a collaborative effort...
The votes are in, and California voters narrowly rejected Prop 32, which would have further increased the state minimum wage to $18. Ag Council helped to lead a coordinated effort to oppose Prop 32 along with other organizations. This is the first time California...
The long road to finalize the counting of California’s mail-in ballots is nearly complete with an estimated 182,903 ballots remaining to tally as of November 25. California’s Secretary of State must certify election results by December 13. California’s voter turnout...