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The Assembly passed a measure yesterday that would expand unpaid and “minimally paid” sick leave for employees.

A new bill seeks to reduce the amount of exemptions for CDFA’s Buy California program.

BeeWhere hits a milestone * Leg rejects delay on truck inspections * USTR eyes Canada on dairy

Critics fear a new smog check program for big rigs will raise hauling costs.

CDFA advisors are concerned about a slow rate of farmers using the new BeeWhere software.

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton is accusing President Donald Trump of asking Chinese President Xi Jinping to help Trump get reelected by agreeing to increase purchase of U.S. soybeans and other farm commodities.

Carlos Suarez began his tenure as State Conservationist for USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California in January of 2013, but the Puerto Rico native still has the same level of enthusiasm for soil and water conservation as when he started his career in the early 1990’s as an unpaid volunteer and later as a soil conservationist in West Virginia.

Industry hopeful for smoother Food Box round * ‘Rejuvenated’ dairy sector

Asm. Robert Rivas’ California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package includes several COVID-related measures that are progressing through the Legislature.

Facing a $54.3 billion deficit, California lawmakers checked their “to do” list earlier this week and approved a new budget just ahead of the June 15 constitutional deadline.