by Agricultural Council | Oct 30, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Vote on Nov. 6 With the November 6 election around the corner, Ag Council has taken positions on two of the ballot measures before voters, No on Prop 37 and Yes on Prop 32. Click HERE to read more about Ag Council’s detailed views regarding these two ballot measures....
by Agricultural Council | Oct 12, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Ballot Recommendations No on Prop 37 Proposition 37 mandates labeling of raw or processed food as genetically engineered if the food is for sale to consumers and produced from plants or animals with genetic material changed in certain ways. Ag Council opposes Prop 37...
by Agricultural Council | Oct 5, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Tractor Rule Leaves the Barn By: Emily Rooney Ag Council President The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently completed workshops to discuss developing a strategy for reducing emissions from “in-use off-road diesel mobile agricultural equipment with engines...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 28, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Brown Signs Bioenergy Measure A renewable energy bill authored by Senator Michael Rubio (D-Shafter), SB 1122, was signed into law by Governor Jerry Brown this week. Ag Council supports SB 1122, which facilitates methane capture before it enters the atmosphere allowing...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 24, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Support for Gov’s Tax Plan Slips Support for Governor Jerry Brown’s ballot initiative to raise taxes has fallen three percentage points since July to 51 percent among likely voters, according to a Field Poll survey released this week. The survey also revealed...
