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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
California lawmakers are considering legislation to compel air districts to adopt more aggressive regulations in some of the nation's most polluted regions—such as the San Joaquin Valley.
California is scaling up its grid infrastructure but the buildout is putting more scrutiny on natural and working lands and collaborations with rural counties.
Dealers are raising alarms about low truck inventories, skyrocketing prices and a regulation that could force hauling companies to purchase new vehicles from other states.
Newsom's controversial sales ban on cars and trucks powered by fossil fuels is also forcing food processors to shoulder much higher costs as they are forced to convert propane forklifts to electric models.
CARB is considering yet another regulation on converting vehicles to zero-emission engines. But ag and trucking groups are raising alarms over costs, lagging technology and inadequate charging infrastructure.
Groups representing renewable fuel production are encouraging California regulators to consider the role liquid transportation fuels — and biofuels in particular — can play in carbon-reduction efforts in the state.
The May Revise carries a number of cuts to ag programs – from CDFA’s operating budget to incentives grants for emissions reductions and positions for farm advisors.