Posts By: Matthew Allen

2019 End of Session Legislative Wrap-Up

The 2019 California legislative year has concluded. The Legislature adjourned in the early morning hours of September 14th and Governor Newsom has completed taking action on those bills that made it to his desk. Listed below are some of the notable bills that Western Growers advocated on through the year. AB 5 (Gonzalez) Signed: This ...

Applications for Agricultural Tractor Trade-Up Program Close Next Week

The application period for the Farmer Agricultural Tractor Trade-Up Program will close on Monday, October 21, 2019. The program offers agricultural users incentive funds towards the purchase of a new Tier 4 final self-propelled off-road equipment in exchange for an existing in-use Tier 3 tractor. San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District will be accepting ...