California Ag Today

A rejected set of long-term contracts has growers bracing for major losses and hoping the December 4 cannery auction brings relief.

California growers, ranchers, and producers can provide on-the-ground input on the state's draft Climate Resilience Strategy for agriculture through November 21.

UC Davis researchers uncover how red seaweed shifts rumen microbes to sharply reduce methane from cattle.

Finish your free DPR and CCA credits through the Almond Learning Hub before the year ends.

Low global demand, falling acreage, and stagnant prices are setting up one of the most challenging years in decades for California's cotton growers.

California is sowing the seeds of innovation with a new statewide partnership called the California AgTech Alliance, a $15 million initiative designed to fast-track agricultural technology from lab to field.

USDA and CDFA team up to strengthen local farms, expand markets, and bring more CA GROWN foods to communities statewide.

Advocacy groups sue the state agriculture department over withheld outbreak data while officials report ongoing bird flu quarantines.

State farm leaders say decades-old safety rules are stalling innovation as regulators weigh updates for driverless ag equipment.

Share your story and help shape the future of women in agriculture through the new national Women in Agriculture Study, open now through March 31.

Farm group says new redistricting measure could weaken rural representation across California.

Ever wish choosing a cover crop was a little easier? Well, farmers across the West now have some help.

A new USDA report shows California's unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.

Once the vegetable kids loved to hate, today's Brussels sprouts are sweeter, trendier, and driving fresh success for California chefs and farmers.

California Cattlemen's Association says USDA's new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.

A $15 million California alliance is speeding farm innovation from lab to field.

California's farmers grow some of the nation's brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.

California farmers see more visitors as fall harvests spark renewed interest in on-farm experiences.

The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.

The State Water Board's new CalWATRS platform replaces eWRIMS and streamlines how Californians manage and report their water rights.

Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.

New research shows early peanut feeding dramatically reduces allergy risk, a breakthrough for California parents and pediatricians.

The Almond Board of California explores how almond hulls can move from dairy feed to valuable, food-safe ingredients.

State and county agricultural officials intensify pest management efforts to contain invasive fruit fly infestations threatening key California produce.

UC Davis researchers uncover the genes behind how plums ripen, opening doors for stronger harvests and sweeter fruit across California.

A first-of-its-kind resource gives growers in the Western U.S. customized cover-crop recommendations based on their goals, soil, and climate.

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources brings nursery and landscape professionals together to tackle new laws and plastic waste challenges.

A sharp decline in U.S. soybean exports to China highlights global trade shifts that could impact farm income far beyond the Midwest.

CMAB and VentureFuel spotlight 14 standout dairy startups driving growth and sustainability.

USDA data shows a three percent drop in turkeys raised this year, but experts say Thanksgiving supplies remain secure despite renewed HPAI concerns.

“You Just Can't See Them From the Road” shares the real challenges facing the farmers and ranchers who keep California's rangelands alive.

A new UC Davis tool uses AI and spectrometry to help farmers detect plant stress and nutrient needs in seconds.

Workshops, innovations, Tim Tebow, and California ag tours highlight January 9–14 gathering.

Share your feedback on how Checkoff dollars are driving beef demand and get a chance to win a prize.

Our farmers, growers, and ranchers lead the nation, feeding millions with record-breaking production.

A new partnership between the Justice Department and USDA targets rising input costs and market consolidation to protect farmers, ranchers, and consumers.

American Farm Bureau's Market Intel shows new USDA pricing rules cutting class prices by up to 92 cents per hundredweight.

Farm and ranch groups applaud decision to place Assembly Bill 1156 on hold amid concerns over farmland protections.

A multilayer “Cool-Cover” could help California growers save water and energy while protecting yields.

A new initiative highlights cotton as a powerful, natural alternative to synthetics driving microplastic pollution.

Practical strategies, from disinfectant mats to efficient irrigation, are helping California's nurseries protect plants and boost productivity.

A one-day event in Visalia showcasing innovation, progress, and the future of sustainable dairy farming.