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Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
Your Voice, Their Research: Help Shape the Future of Ranching
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The California Cattlemen’s Association is encouraging ranchers to complete a new survey focused on herd health and management decisions. Your anonymous input will help guide university research, Extension programs, and educational materials for the next generation.
Almond Industry Update: Global Gains, Local Tools
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From reduced export inspections in Japan to easier conservation funding at home, here’s what growers need to know.
A Market Dynamics Shift for Tomatoes
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The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
California Ag Gets a Voice in D.C.
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California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
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California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
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California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Marketing Order Extended for California Almonds
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California almond growers have voted to continue the Almond Board of California’s federal marketing order for another five years.
The Swiss Army Knife of Nutrient Efficiency
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James Schaeffer with Helena Agri-Enterprise, LLC discusses humid acid products.
Pocket $100,000 for Your Ag Idea
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The American Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge application period is now open!
California Wolf Management Enters Phase Two
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With seven known wolf packs and additional areas of activity—including several packs meeting the breeding pair definition—CDFW has adjusted its approach as outlined in its 2016 Conservation Plan.
Truckers First to Signal Honeybee Loss Alarm
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Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.
Reversal of USDA Funding Raises Alarms for Governor Newsom
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Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter of appeal late last week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging a reversal of the termination of $47 million in funding meant to support California farmers who grow produce for food banks, schools, and community centers.
California Steps Up to the Cotton Leadership Plate
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Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, will serve as the 2025 president of Cotton Council International, the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council.
California Ag Leaders Call for Urgent Action
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The California Agricultural Coalition, representing 32 agricultural organizations, is requesting $600 million annually for five years to aid farmers through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Shaping the Future of the Blueberry Industry
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The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) is seeking nominees for key positions on the council, with opportunities available for both importers and state producers.
Avian Influenza Pops Up in England Ewe
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The infected ewe, located in Northern England, showed signs of mastitis, and its milk also tested positive for H5N1.
At Least 60 Livestock Depredations by Wolves in 2024
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released 19 new reports detailing wolf depredation investigations.
Resetting Disaster Aid: A New Era for Specialty Crop Relief
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The Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act would waive income restrictions that currently prevent many specialty crop producers from receiving federal assistance.
Egg Price Hike 4: Egg Prices and the Farmer
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When HPAI is detected, entire flocks are destroyed to prevent the virus from spreading. With a mortality rate near 100%, this is considered the most humane and effective control method, though it results in substantial losses for farmers.
Egg Price Hike 3: Remarkable Resilience in the Egg Industry
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In this third installment of our five-part series, we highlight the remarkable resilience of the egg industry, despite the challenges it has faced.
Egg Price Hike 2: Egg Prices and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
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According to market intel shared by the American Farm Bureau, since 2022, HPAI has affected over 166 million birds, including 127 million egg layers, leading to an average loss of 42 million egg layers annually.
Egg Price Hike 1: Price Reality and the Upcoming Holidays
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What’s behind these record-high prices? In the upcoming five-part series, we will break down the two biggest factors contributing to the price hikes: HPAI and inflation.
Continuing Resolution Provides Some Stability for Agriculture
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Over the past weekend, President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30. While the measure represents a broad effort to maintain government operations, there are key provisions within it that directly impact agriculture.
Tariffs on Who, What, Where, and When?
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American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Betty Resnick give the details as of March 18.