by Agricultural Council | Jun 2, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
CARB Reauthorizes Flagship Climate Law — The California Air Resources Board (CARB) updated California’s flagship climate law on May 29 and authorized the California Cap on Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Market-Based Compliance Mechanisms (commonly referred to as...
by Agricultural Council | May 21, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
Urge the Assembly to OPPOSE AB 1603 ❌ — AB 1603 (Shultz) would eliminate crucial pest management tools without viable alternatives and increase agriculture’s reliance on older, less precise pesticides. The bill awaits a vote on the Assembly floor. If it...
by Agricultural Council | May 15, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
Governor Touts Balanced May Budget Revision — Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Budget Revision (May Revise) for 2026-2027 this week touting a balanced state budget through July 2028. The proposed $246.6B General Fund budget also contains $1.8B in reduced...
by Agricultural Council | May 12, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
Beyond the Bin: Agriculture & California’s Packaging Future — by: Ag Council President Emily Rooney Since 2018, Ag Council has taken a leadership role in recycling and packaging issues relating to food and agricultural products given the potential...
by Agricultural Council | Apr 3, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
On stage from L-R: Becerra, Bianco, Hilton, Mahan, Porter and Villaraigosa Ag Community Hosts Gubernatorial Forum in Fresno — Ag Council co-hosted a successful gubernatorial forum at Fresno State on April 1 along with Western Growers, California Farm Bureau, and...
by Agricultural Council | Mar 11, 2026 | In the Know Newsletter
Ag Council to Recognize Dane Lance with California Cultivator Award — Ag Council will celebrate Dane Lance as the 2026 recipient of the California Cultivator Award on March 12 during the association’s 107th Annual Meeting in Napa. The award is a...
