California Farm Bureau staff has joined the state's Drought Resilience Interagency and Partners Collaborative task force, which will meet April 17 in Sacramento. The collaborative supports statewide drought planning, response and coordination efforts. The meeting is open to the public.
Senate Bill 1097, which would create a California Environmental Quality Act exemption for certain electric transmission upgrades, advanced out of Senate Environmental Quality Committee with amendments. California Farm Bureau remains opposed unless the bill is amended and is reviewing potential impacts on agricultural land.
Senate Bill 1183 would require the state to study the environmental, economic and community impacts of large-scale solar development in the Central Valley. California Farm Bureau supports the bill to ensure a thoughtful, data-driven approach to renewable energy siting.
Assembly Bill 2646 by Assemblywoman Maggie Krell, D-Sacramento, was amended to narrow its scope but still sets a $19.75 wage for certain H-2A visa temporary agricultural workers and other corresponding workers. California Farm Bureau opposes, citing increased labor costs and concerns with the bill's targeted application.
Senate Bill 1135 would expand California's wildlife conflict programs, including permanent wolf-livestock compensation and deterrent funding. California Farm Bureau opposes the bill unless it is amended, citing concerns about practical implementation and site-specific requirements.
American Farm Bureau Federation survey results show ongoing fertilizer supply concerns, with 70% of U.S. farmers worried about meeting needs this year. California growers reported lower prebooking rates. California Farm Bureau thanks nearly 250 members who contributed data to support U.S. Department of Agriculture analysis.
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