by Agricultural Council | Oct 28, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
During its board meeting on October 24, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted updated guidelines to the Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) program to expand eligibility for farmers and provide flexibility for...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 15, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Ballot Proposition Recommendations Election Day is Nov. 5 —– At its fall meeting, Ag Council’s board of directors took formal positions on some of the November General Election ballot propositions, and those positions on Prop 32, Prop 36 and a local...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 2, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Gavin Newsom completed reviewing bills on his desk on September 30, which is the constitutional deadline to sign or veto bills. He signed 1,017 bills and vetoed 189 bills in 2024 for a veto rate of 15.7 percent. Notable actions recently taken by the...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 27, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) authorized increases to water rights and water quality fees during its board meeting on September 18 that – not only raise fees – the actions also directly impact the cost of groundwater recharge projects and...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 2, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Which Bills Passed & Which Failed? — The State Legislature adjourned just after midnight on September 1. As recently introduced gut and amend bills came up for a vote, tempers flared in the Assembly over a procedural decision during the final hour of session...
