Farmers and ranchers facing illegal dumping or waste tires on their property may be eligible for cleanup funding through CalRecycle's new $797,000 grant program, with applications due Oct. 7.

A federal court upheld Oregon's Extended Producer Responsibility law for packaging, a decision Farm Bureau is monitoring as California's implementation of Senate Bill 54 approaches, which could bring new packaging, reporting and fee requirements for agricultural businesses.
California Farm Bureau supported a voluntary E15 gasoline sale proposal and California's carbon capture program, highlighted potential impacts on fuel costs, working lands and agricultural operations.

California has declared a statewide emergency ahead of a potentially strong El Niño winter, with Farm Bureau members encouraged to review emergency plans, secure property and equipment, and stay informed about local weather and evacuation alerts.
California Farm Bureau supports modernizing the U.S. Forest Service's Travel Management Rule while emphasizing reliable agricultural access, wildfire response, maintenance needs and greater local decision-making.

California Farm Bureau leaders and members traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for California agriculture priorities, including the farm bill, economic assistance, workforce challenges, trade, specialty crop priorities and wild animal predation.