Commentary: California Schemin’

Garret Hawkins, MO Farm Bureau Pres.

In 1965, The Mamas & the Papas sang the words, “I’d be safe and warm/If I was in L.A.,” as part of their hit song “California Dreamin’.” Decades later, if the dreams of California leaders come true, millions will be hungry and hot - or cold - as a result of their policy schemes.

It seems nonsensical that state leaders from California, nearly 2,000 miles away, are able to impact the decisions of farmers and working families in Missouri, but it is happening.

This spring, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld California’s Proposition 12, passed in 2018. This law places additional animal housing requirements on hog farmers nationwide - requirements not mandated or even debated by Congress. The result will be higher costs at the grocery store for consumers and higher production costs for farmers.

Then, in May, the California general assembly passed legislation to ban five chemicals that are commonly found in sweets and processed food, once again overstepping the requirements put forth by the Food and Drug Administration.

What’s more, California seeks to lead the nation in mandating electric vehicles (EVs), adopting its Advanced Clean Cars II rule last year, which forces 100 percent of new cars and light trucks sold in California to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. Earlier this year, California doubled down on this policy, prohibiting diesel-powered heavy trucks and buses from being sold in the state, starting in 2036. They’ve also banned sales of gas-powered small engines. With an electric grid already strained, the implications of an “all EV” policy will be costly for consumers.

These policies matter because California is a big market and, whether we like it or not, impact decisions made in corporate boardrooms. Food and auto manufacturers and others have to weigh the cost of either making products specifically for California or letting California dictate standards for everyone else.

We have seen this playbook before when Vermont enacted a labeling law for products containing ingredients from genetically modified crops. Food manufacturers, farmers and many others sounded the alarm about the marketplace disruption that was destined to happen, and Congress responded with a thoughtful nationwide solution.

We are at a critical juncture. I don’t share the dreams of the California legislature, nor do most of my neighbors. Their misguided policy schemes don’t fit or represent our Midwest values and, frankly, need to stay on the West Coast.

Commentary author Garrett Hawkins is a farmer from Appleton City and serves as the President of Missouri Farm Bureau, the state’s largest farm organization with a presence in every county throughout the state. Learn more on our website or follow @ MissouriFarmBureau on Facebook, @MOFarmBureau on Twitter or @ MOFarmBureau on Instagram.

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On July 19, the University of Missouri released the spring 2023 graduation list. In May 2023, 4,979 students received a total of 7,270 degrees and certificates.

The following Putnam County students were among those receiving degrees.

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Thursday, July 27

Megan Evans, Stephen Briggs, Elaine Hill, Ethan Bollow, Garth Breckenridge, Holly Guffey, Ashley Lewis, Brody Trent, Lynley Overton, John Weaver

Friday, July 28

Terri Claassen, Joyce Hill, Jason Maring, Ryan Fowler, Cheryl Whithead, Marissa Madrigal, Macey Overton, Barb Ryner, Braxten Andersen

Saturday, July 29

Brian Lemen, Dallas Halley, Ann Burkhiser, Steven Johnson, Shirley McDonald, Bronson Stottlemyre, Johnathon Carter, Daniel Clinken-

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Thursday, July 27

Pork Cutlet, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Salad, Apricot Bars

Friday, July 28

BUFFET, Hot Turkey w/WW Bread, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Peas, Cranberry Sauce

Monday, July 31

LS Sausage Gravy w/ beard, Leisa Jones

Sunday, July 30

Cindy Pearson, Rande Butler, Robert Puffer, Ronny Roof, Hank Ream, Carla Wagner, Brian Perkins, Heather Cullum, Jake Jones, Dani Reagan

Monday, July 31

Allison Hathaway, Paula McCormack, Marla Pace, Macey Tipton

Tuesday, August 1

Betty Morrow, Arlene Dannemiller

Wednesday, August 2

Darrell Cowan, Chrystal Perkins, Rob Beatty, Gayle Pickens, Abigail Harlan, Patti Robinson

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Tuesday, August 1

BBQ Pork Cutlet, Baked Potato, Beets, Rosy Pears

Wednesday, August 2

SALAD BAR, Meatloaf, Au gratin Potatoes, 4-Way Mixed Vegetables, Fruit Salad

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Our church is having Vacation Bible School this week. I don’t know very many people who didn’t go to VBS at least once. I remember the Bible stories,, the missionary stories, the cookies and Kool-Aid and the crafts. I wonder how many crosses made from burnt match sticks our mother received as “presents?”

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nitrate poisoning. The key to avoiding nitrate poisoning is to have your forage hay tested and request the optional test for nitrate levels. For more information on forage analysis and nitrate toxicity, contact David Brown at 417-646-2419 or davidbrown@missouri.edu

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July 26, 1969 – Folks at Chadwick (Christian County) were excited about the big Snake Hunt and Barbeque. The Snake Hunts may have started as early as 1894 and continued through 1977 when the state’s Conservation Department put an end to them.

July 27, 1828 – Near present day Huntsville in Randolph County about 30 white settlers clashed with a large party of Iowa Indians in the Battle of the Cabins. Since the Iowas were led by Chief Big Neck, some people refer to this as the Big Neck War.

July 28, 1943 – Birthday of Bill Bradley, Basketball Hall of Fame, Rhodes Scholar, and U.S. Senator. He was born and grew up in Crystal City, MO.

July 29, 1905 – Four people in one automobile completed an amazing journey over primitive roads. The two-day trip of 160 miles was from St. Louis to Jackson. tax where applicable and must be paid in advance.

July 30, 1864 – Fourteen-year-old Nat Gwynne from Independence was wounded with two crippling bullets but continued to charge the enemy even though his comrades fell all around him. He rescued his unit’s own battle flag that day and was presented later with the Medal of Honor.

July 31, 2010 – The nuclear submarine, USS Missouri was commissioned. It was the fifth ship of the line to be named for the Show Me State.

August 1, 1866 – 280 men from the Honest Men’s League (Vigilantes) held an open meeting in front of Springfield’s Courthouse.

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