Dems draw suspicion over Prop. 1 water storage money

05/03/21 7:08 AM By Brad Hooker

The $3 billion drought relief package proposed by Senate Democrats in the Legislature stoked fears last week of a money grab for Prop. 1 dollars.

DPR gets heat for taking on more CARB duties

02/24/21 10:23 AM By Brad Hooker

The Department of Pesticide Regulation has gotten pushback for asking for more funding to regulate pesticide emissions through the AB 617 program at the Air Resources Board.

Support pours in for Newsom’s funding for voluntary agreements

02/04/21 10:02 AM By Brad Hooker

Farm groups and irrigation districts are praising the governor’s proposal of $125 million for restoring critical fish habitat in Central Valley river systems.

California Democrats divided over carbon sequestration goals for agriculture

08/18/20 12:20 PM By Brad Hooker

Democratic lawmakers have raised concerns about granting broad regulatory authority over farmlands to a single agency.

Resources trailer bill incites debate over Trump and water

07/13/20 1:45 PM By Brad Hooker

Following debates on water and Trump in the Senate, Gov. Newsom signed a resources trailer bill for the state budget.

Daybreak: Ross says aid must be more balanced

06/15/20 10:12 AM By Brad Hooker

Could sports betting be a lifeline for state fairs? * Too early to act on next round of farm aid?

Daybreak: Tasting rooms to reopen

06/08/20 9:30 AM By Brad Hooker

Outcry over cap-and-trade fix * Almond shipments down * New law brings PPP flexibility, questions

Tweaks to cap-and-trade could raise costs on industry

06/08/20 8:05 AM By Brad Hooker

Farm and business groups are pushing back on a proposal to modify California’s cap-and-trade program.

Open Mic: Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind. As Congress and the White House continue to wrangle with economic stimulus policy and a national infrastructure plan, the Hoosier member of the House Ways and Means Committee is deeply concerned with the direction, price tag and potential tax increases in pending legislation. She supports a full array of sources to supply the nation’s energy needs and is excited about sustainability projects. She is encouraged by U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s ability to address ag export issues. Walorski also believes cybersecurity is a huge and growing threat to the nation and suggests action is needed against Russia’s actions on this front.

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Opinion: America is missing an opportunity to lead in seafood production, leaving jobs on the table

In this opinion piece, Sean J. O’Scannlain with Fortune Fish & Gourmet discusses the need for federal legislation to clarify perimeters to establish an American aquaculture industry that would create jobs in many communities.

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Washington Week in Review: June 17, 2021: Processing capacity, immigration, and trade

Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was on Capitol Hill this week discussing a wide array of USDA priorities, including the expansion of processing capacity in the meat sector. Agri-Pulse's Phil Brasher and Spencer Chase have more on that and a look at where things stand on ag workforce legislation in the Senate in this week's video.

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