California Ag Today

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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.

Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.

Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.

California Cattlemen's Association invites members to apply for scholarships and convention internships before October deadlines.

Nearly 90 black-and-white images by David Bacon honor the history and resilience of California farmworkers, on display through December 14 at UC Davis.

American Farm Bureau's Market Intel says costs are climbing into 2026, leaving row crop producers with thinner margins.

A new program offers almond growers free habitat seed to boost monarch butterflies, bees, and other pollinators essential to California agriculture.

A bipartisan bill backed by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Salud Carbajal would require federal agencies to buy only American-grown flowers and greenery.

The Federal Court of Appeals has recently decided that President Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.

A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America's rural communities.

UC Davis scientists use CRISPR to help wheat boost soil bacteria and cut fertilizer costs for farmers.

John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.

Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.

The state's latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.

According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.

Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have slowed, but California farmers remain on alert as fall migration season brings renewed risks.

According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff's office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.

Even with slightly lower overall expenses in 2024, producers across California and the U.S. are still feeling the pinch of high input costs, rising interest rates, and falling commodity prices.

According to the group's President and CEO Dave Puglia, “Rescinding the ‘no-staggering' rule eliminates needless cost and complexity, giving farmers the flexibility they need to meet real-world labor demand.”

Officials are responding to a Mediterranean fruit fly detection in San José with an aggressive quarantine and sterile fly release program.

Early scouting and prevention are critical to protect yields.

New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.

A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.

State tops 108,000 members as Jill Sperling becomes first woman State FFA Advisor.

California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.

California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state's growing water crisis.

Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.

Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.

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UC Davis scientists use artificial intelligence to upgrade plants' defenses, paving the way for more resilient crops.

A national grilled cheese contest puts California farm families—and the dairy they produce—front and center in foodservice innovation.

A widespread roof rat infestation is causing serious damage across the San Joaquin Valley, prompting new pest management efforts and industry support.

A national report from the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that U.S. agricultural trade supports more than a million jobs—many of them in transportation, logistics, and other off-farm sectors.