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...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 25, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
As anticipated, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) adopted the Zero Emission Forklift Regulation at a hearing on June 27 to phase-out large spark-ignited (e.g., propane, gas & natural gas) forklifts by 2038. Ag Council staff provided comments during the...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 24, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Photo from L-R: Aaron Dillon, Speaker Rivas & Don Dillon Jr. Four Winds Growers and Bonnie Plants hosted Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) for a tour of their Watsonville growing operations on June 28. “We were honored to host Speaker Rivas at our...
by Agricultural Council | Jul 11, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Though the State Legislature is on recess until August 5, the days and weeks leading up to the July recess bustled with activity, particularly in policy committees. In a landmark achievement, PAGA reform legislation was approved in the Legislature and signed by...
by Agricultural Council | Jun 20, 2024 | In the Know Newsletter
Participation Urged at Upcoming Hearing —– The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is deliberating changes to the draft regulatory text aimed at accelerating the transition to zero-emission forklifts throughout the state. CARB is developing this...
