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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Tuesday, September 03, 2024
California’s agricultural industry is struggling to determine the full implications of a state law requiring that large companies publicly disclose their greenhouse gas emissions, including those from suppliers such as farms.
Colorado River water users are divided over how to reduce water consumption following the expiration of current guidelines in 2026, with some calling for declines to be distributed evenly across all users and others seeking decreases based on water rights seniority.
Rep. Dan Newhouse, a moderate House Republican and congressional leader on ag and immigration policy, said Friday he wants to hear from the speaker candidates how they plan to move a farm bill as well as appropriations and other legislation.
Academics are pushing to ease regulations for solar projects on former farmland to power nearby homes. But the Legislature has already rejected a measure seeking to explore such options further.
Eileen Sobeck will retire at the end of the year, after steering the agency through turbulent waters with the Trump administration and shepherding in several new regulatory programs.
California’s Agricultural Labor Relations Board will soon approve new regulations to implement AB 113, Gov. Newsom’s controversial labor deal on card check.