Tag: california

Of the report’s stated goals, the two that most closely reflect actual concerns of the state’s agriculture—at least as commonly voiced by its leadership—are regulatory concerns and public perceptions of the industry.

On March 31, the Biden administration allowed California to have the legal authority to require half of all heavy trucks sold in the state to be electric by 2035.

I enjoy Sylvain Charlebois’ blog on Canadian Grocer. He is a professor in food distribution policy and senior director/AGRI-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia.

As a stupendous rainy season moves toward its end for California, some have been attempting to measure the costs of the damages.

The voluminous rains brought to California by a series of atmospheric rivers have leveled off for the time being.

"Times are tough, but the town of Pajaro, the surrounding communities and the strawberry farming families are more resilient than ever and we will work together to recover,” said Rick Tomlinson, California Strawberry Commission President.

The astonishing amounts of water dumped on California by a series of atmospheric rivers have been national news for weeks now. The state’s longstanding drought has been pronounced to be over. But just how over?

As storms continue to hit the state, Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on March 10, 2023 to temporarily lift regulations and allow floodwater to be diverted to groundwater basins.

Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) is excited to announce the launch of its Artichoke Trail, turning the spotlight to the region's edgiest of veggies in the run-up to National Artichoke Hearts Day on March 16, 2023.

Responding to criticisms that he allowed too much of January’s torrential rainfall to flow into the ocean, California governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order on February 13 that will allow state authorities to hold more water in reservoirs for use by agricultural and urban water providers.