California Farm Bureau Federation

Battle lines are hardening over the June 3rd primary’s eminent domain initiative Proposition 98, with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger opposing it Friday and the farm and small business lobbyists reacting quickly.

The Fresno Bee is reporting a split between farmers over Proposition 98, which would bar eminent domain if property is seized by the state for private use. The California Farm Bureau Federation supports Prop. 98 but the Western Growers Association opposes it out of concern that thirsty Central Valley farmers could lose much needed, eminent domain-created waterworks including canals and pipelines.