Latest Advocacy Updates - October 10, 2025
The federal shutdown continues into its second week as the Senate fails to pass a funding bill. Bipartisan talks remain stalled. California Farm Bureau's online resource page provides updates on impacted agencies and ongoing developments.
In an effort to stabilize the state's property insurance market and provide support and oversight to the FAIR Plan as it grows at unsustainable rates, Gov. Newsom signed the following bills: Assembly Bill 1, Assembly Bill 226, Assembly Bill 234, Assembly Bill 290 and Senate Bill 525.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conditionally approved Dectomax-CA1 to treat New World screwworm in cattle, allowing immediate use while further data are collected. A new case was confirmed in Nuevo León, Mexico, near the Texas border, as mitigation continues.
CalRecycle released preliminary guidance for Senate Bill 54's recycling rules. Farm Bureau and other agricultural groups seek exemptions for food packaging regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, citing potential conflicts with federal safety laws and technical standards.
On Oct. 7, the California Department of Food and Agriculture released its first draft of the Climate Resilience Strategy for California Agriculture, which outlines a comprehensive vision to help California farmers, ranchers, farm workers and agricultural communities prepare for and adapt to current and future climate impacts. The strategy highlights existing state actions, identifies gaps in readiness and recommends targeted strategies to build resilience across the agricultural landscape.
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