In 15 years all new tractors and pickups sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles under an executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

New details on sick pay legislation * Newsom endorses Prop. 15 * Trump’s regulatory reforms surge ahead * MFP investigation set for release

A broad coalition of ag and business groups are heavily opposing the ballot initiative, which proposes a tax increase on commercial property.

Plastics bill advances, along with farmworker bills * Perdue accused of Hatch Act violation

The Senate on Sunday passed Assembly Bill 1080, which aims to cut down on single-use plastics in packaging.

USDA broke ground in Salinas yesterday for a new center dedicated to ag research and technology.

The Legislature may send a measure to the governor this week that would make it easier for employees to file for workers’ compensation to cover COVID-19 infections.

While farm groups share this goal, the policy being proposed has drawn opposition from a broad coalition of agricultural and business groups.

Policy committees have passed three bills this week related to workers' compensation for essential workers during the pandemic.

Legislature wraps up committees * Ag divided over byproducts * Irrigating with manure has benefits * USDA changes course on Food Boxes