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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 has adopted a new policy blueprint for reaching carbon neutrality and slashing GHGs as much as 85% by 2045—at a cost of $27 billion to the state.

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.

With an anticipated state budget deficit of $54 billion, the governor’s “May Revise” for his budget proposal was not going to bear much good news.

Legislators to Newsom: Stay the course on environmental regs * State Ag Board to host Newsom’s task force * Newsom directs agencies to cut spending now

Lawmakers are skeptical Newsom can make up for further cuts to incentives programs supporting farmers.

‘Doing very well’ on USMCA * Ag labor bill faces House test

Dairies second highest emitter * Justices struggle with Clean Water Act