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Feature Column
In preparation for the potential third dry year in a row, Governor Brown created an interagency drought task force on December 17, 2013. Governor Brown gave a directive to the heads of the California Department of Food and Agriculture, Department of Water Resources (DWR), State Water Resources Control Board and Office of Emergency Services to meet weekly to review expected allocations, assess the state’s preparedness and determine whether conditions warrant the declaration of a statewide drought.
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Capitol News
January 2014
The California Legislature reconvened on Monday, January 6, 2014. This will be the second year of the two-year Legislative Session. There are several important issues returning from last year as well as new issues yet to be introduced in 2014. January will be very busy as the Assembly and Senate each work to meet a January 31 deadline to move measures that did not pass out of their respective houses last year to the opposite house. CLFP will be engaging on several of these measures as they rapidly move through policy and fiscal committees. Learn More... Regulatory Insights
On December 19, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) filed its 2015 Gas Transmission and Storage Rate Case with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). PG&E is seeking to collect a total of $1.286 billion for 2015, $1.346 billion for 2016, and $1.515 billion for 2017 from all of its gas customers. Improving system safety is a main focus of the proposal, which includes plans to:
Learn More... Though California business and industry is only a few days into the New Year, it is clear 2014 is already well on its way to becoming the year of regulation. With that in mind, here are some past, present, and future items, both good and bad, to consider as industry plans develop for 2014.
SIGNIFICANT REGULATORY EVENTS FROM 2013 Learn More... Announcements
February 18, 2014 | Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel | Sacramento, CA
The objectives of this course are to provide employees of tomato processing companies, and individuals affiliated with the tomato processing industry, with an overview of tomato processing from the receiving of the raw product to shipment of the final product to the customer. This workshop is designed to increase knowledge of the individual tomato processes so that each employee will better understand how they fit into the "big picture" and how they contribute to the success of their company. Learn More... February 19 & 20, 2014 | Sacramento Convention Center | Sacramento, CA
With more than 200 exhibitors and 1,800 attendees, Food Processing Expo is the largest tradeshow in California devoted exclusively to food processing. The purpose of the Expo is to bring the industry together by offering a tradeshow floor with exhibits featuring machinery, equipment, supplies, services and other innovative products for the industry. Learn More... Article provided by The Canned Food Alliance
February is National Canned Food Month - a reminder to extol the benefits of canned foods including nutritional value, year-round variety, convenience, taste and affordability. Learn More... New Members
Biofiltro has developed the environmentally friendly BIDA© System which offers effective, sustainable, and scalable waste water treatment for cities, dairies, and food processors.
Learn More... Bonar Plastics has been a recognized leader in the design and manufacturing of material handling container solutions for over 50 years, which has resulted in the industry's most diverse product offering in both standard and custom design configurations. Regardless of the application, be it a liquid, powder or solid.
Learn More... Manufacturing representative that focuses on electrical components and tools; for example: stainless steel enclosures and conduit, anti-microbial devices and thermal imagers.
Learn More... Faegre Baker Daniels LLP is an international law firm of nearly 800 professionals with roots in the Midwest. We have more than 150 lawyers across practice areas focused on serving clients in the food and agriculture industries. We are nationally recognized for our legal work, client service and leadership in food and agriculture.
Learn More... With a long list of industry firsts, filtec has been a prime mover and key innovator in the field of inspection and laser coding equipment for over 50 years. filtec's R&D and production complex in Torrance, California serves as the world headquarters for its fully-integrated operation.
Learn More... ifm efector Inc. is one of the largest manufacturers of industrial sensor and control products. For over 40 years we have developed, manufactured, and marketed sensors to the food industry. We offer a complete family of process instruments, position sensors, fluid sensors, diagnostic systems, networking products, and wiring solutions.
Learn More... Pacific Ozone is a leading supplier of air-cooled, corona discharge ozone generators and integrated ozone contracting systems. We offer ozone technology support and technical services to provide application specific solutions. With thousands of parts in stock and over 6,500 installations worldwide, we stand ready to help you achieve your ozone equipment requirements.
Learn More... RTE Water manufactures wastewater filtration equipment. Our patent pending technology is used to remove suspended solids for all water intensive industrial applications.
Learn More... Young's is the leading professional trucking partner for California agribusiness. We understand the importance of the orderly supply and delivery of harvested crops, raw inputs, and processor co-products. Our customers rely on Young's ability to keep operations running smoothly with volume and flexibility.
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