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...
by Agricultural Council | Sep 17, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Heat Illness Bills–Take ACTION As many Ag Council members are aware, despite strong opposition from ag and business groups, both state heat illness bills (AB 2346 and AB 2676) were approved in the Legislature and are awaiting consideration by Governor Jerry...
by Agricultural Council | Aug 27, 2012 | In the Know Newsletter
Legislature Enters Final Week of Session The Legislature is entering its final week of session, and the deadline for legislators to approve state bills is August 31st. Given the pressure of this timeline, there’s a high level of activity in the Capitol with around 600...
