Governor Newsom Signs Card Check Bill
California Citrus Mutual is disappointed in the signing of AB 2183 by Governor Gavin Newsom and the lack of process and engagement by stakeholders in the apparent negotiations that have taken [...]
Bills Await Governor’s Sign or Veto
Early in the morning on September 1, 2022, the California State Legislature adjourned the final session of the 2021-2022 Legislative year. Hundreds upon hundreds of bills passed and now await [...]
Constructive Conversation at Issues and Eggs
This week CCM hosted its annual Issues & Eggs breakfast at the Exeter Memorial Building. This year’s program included a panel discussion with Congressman Valadao and Congressman [...]
President’s Message: Update on CCM Activities
It has been a busy couple of weeks for CCM staff. Yesterday we hosted Issues and Eggs with Congressmen Jim Costa and David Valadao. We are extremely happy with the outcome of this event and would [...]
U.S. Citrus Industry on Capitol Hill
CCM’s Casey Creamer and Alyssa Houtby were recently in Washington, D.C. to meet with leadership at USDA, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and members of Congress on various issues [...]
CCM Vice Chairman, Keith Watkins, Testifies at Farm Bill Hearing
Today California Citrus Mutual Vice Chairman, Keith Watkins (pictured center) testified at the Farm Bill Hearing held at Fresno State University. Watkins voiced industry concerns about HLB and [...]
DPR Director Decision on Imidacloprid
In recent months imidacloprid detections have been made in groundwater from Fresno, Tulare & Santa Barbara counties. Under California’s Pesticide Contamination Prevention Act (PCPA), these [...]
Supreme Court Closes PAGA’s Backdoor to Avoid Arbitration Agreements
The Supreme Court made a ruling this week that should prove favorable to employers who use arbitration agreements in California. According to Fisher and Phillips – a law firm representing [...]
Bumble Bees May Be Protected Under the California Endangered Species Act
Four types of bumble bees may be added to the list of species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA). The decision came on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, when the California Third [...]
USDA Announces Framework to Transform Food Systems
This week USDA announced its plans for shoring up the food supply chain and transforming our food system to be fairer, more competitive, and more resilient during times of crisis. The framework [...]
