Ballots to vote on the continuation of the Commission are due soon! In order to be considered, all producer and handler ballots must be postmarked by March 5.
If you have not received a ballot or if you do not have a ballot for an entity, please contact the CDFA Marketing Branch at 916-900-5018.
Congratulations following industry members elected to the 2020/21 CRC Board of Directors for a 3–year term.
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Yesterday’s announcement from the Governor eliminating the sale of internal combustion engines for passenger vehicles in 2035, also had a provision not widely reported that impacts heavy duty and off road vehicles by 2045. These are the classifications for all farm equipment. In short, the announcement yesterday directed regulatory agencies, including ARB, to develop regulations to prohibit the sale of non-zero emission passenger vehicles after 2035. It also directed that all heavy duty and off road fleets be transitioned to zero emission by 2045.
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By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced rice as a commodity eligible for a flat-rate payment of $15 per acre under the latest round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding. The per acre payment will be made based on eligible 2020 acres.
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