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California Legalizes On Ranch Composting for Livestock Mortalities and Butcher Waste

Wednesday, October 22

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Oct. 11 signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 411, which legalizes on-ranch composting of routine livestock mortalities and butcher waste. The bill was sponsored by Rep. Diane Papan (D-CA-21) and supported by the California Cattlemen’s Association (CCA).... Read More.

California Board of Equalization Hosts Annual Meeting with County Assessors

Wednesday, October 22

The California State Board of Equalization will hold its annual meeting with the 58 county assessors at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 in conjunction with the October 2025 board meeting. “California’s property tax system depends on the expertise and partnership of our county assessors,” said... Read More.

California Bans All Single Use Plastic Bags Starting January 2026

Monday, October 20

California's ban on single-use plastic bags, enacted by SB 1053 in September 2024, will take effect on January 1, 2026. The new law eliminates the exemption that allowed thicker plastic bags at checkout, meaning most retailers will only offer paper bags (for a fee) or... Read More.

California Waterfowl Hunting Season Opens October 18 with New Check Station Rules and Safety Tips

Thursday, October 16

California’s 2025-26 waterfowl hunting season opens Saturday, October 18, 2025, in most zones. Favorable wetland conditions across the state promise a strong start for hunters. Detailed season dates, daily bag and possession limits, and area-specific regulations are available in the 2025-26 California Waterfowl, Upland... Read More.

California Secretary of the State Urges Voters to Return Ballots Early

Thursday, October 16

California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., urges voters to return their ballots early to help reduce barriers for working families and communities. Here’s how to easily cast your vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election: Complete it: Mark your... Read More.

Understanding Incident Commanders and Emergency Response Leadership in CAL FIRE

Wednesday, October 15

Who’s in charge during an emergency response? Every incident has an Incident Commander (IC)—the person responsible for managing the response. The IC is often the first CAL FIRE engine company officer on scene. They size up the incident, request resources, set objectives, and prioritize firefighter... Read More.

Sierra Nevada, California Tahoe Conservancies co-sponsor Nature-Based Solutions Tour for policymakers

Wednesday, October 15

On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) and California Tahoe Conservancy (Tahoe Conservancy) co-sponsored a tour through South Lake Tahoe and Markleeville to share how the conservancies are advancing Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) through post-fire reforestation, wildfire-risk-reduction, and wetland restoration projects, with state... Read More.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Private Land Partnerships

Wednesday, October 15

Private land partnerships are critical for fish and wildlife conservation given that about half of California is held in private ownership. CDFW’s relationship with Jackson Family Wines is an important example as the winery’s Lake County property is home to a large stretch of... Read More.

Newsom Bans Glocks in California

Tuesday, October 14

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1127, which will ban the sale of many Glock handguns starting July 1, 2026. Supporters of the law raised concerns about certain modifications, known as “Glock switches,” that can make these guns more dangerous. They also pointed... Read More.

Get Your Free CalAg Plate and Support California FFA Today

Tuesday, October 14

FREE CALAGPLATE ALERT! Show off your AG pride and support California FFA — for free! California FFA is covering the $50 DMV application fee, so your initial CalAg Plate registration costs you nothing! Here’s how to claim yours: Snap a pic of your vehicle registration Complete the form:... Read More.

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California Legalizes On Ranch Composting for Livestock Mortalities and Butcher Waste

California Board of Equalization Hosts Annual Meeting with County Assessors

California Bans All Single Use Plastic Bags Starting January 2026

California Waterfowl Hunting Season Opens October 18 with New Check Station Rules and Safety Tips

California Secretary of the State Urges Voters to Return Ballots Early

Understanding Incident Commanders and Emergency Response Leadership in CAL FIRE

Sierra Nevada, California Tahoe Conservancies co-sponsor Nature-Based Solutions Tour for policymakers

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Private Land Partnerships

Newsom Bans Glocks in California

Get Your Free CalAg Plate and Support California FFA Today

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