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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.
The Healthy Nut for Health Nuts
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Studies show that integrating almonds into one’s diet directly addresses these gaps by reducing fatigue, alleviating tension, and boosting muscle strength.
Farmers Feed America
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Farmers and ranchers nationwide united in 2024 to fight hunger through Farm Bureau’s Harvest for All program, donating 34.8 million pounds of food and raising $658,606—providing 29 million meals.
The Lowest Grape Crush in 20 Years
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California, responsible for about 80% of U.S. wine production, is facing an unusually small 2024 vintage.
Water Allocation Welcome, Allocation Timing Challenging
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The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact.
File Your Water Use Report?
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New this year, late fees are now being assessed for delinquency.
Getting Off the Beneficial Ownership Roller Coaster?
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“On X, the Treasury Department announced that they will not require any domestic company or its beneficial owners to file their information with the federal government," says Dustin Sherer of the American Farm Bureau.
Biosecurity Webinar Happening Tonight!
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Dr. Molly Lee will provide a new tool kit for biosecurity managers that builds on the Secure Beef Supply plan and producers will provide personal experiences on developing and implementing biosecurity plans on their cattle operations.
Bringing Locally Grown Foods to CNIP Participants
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork has announced a $750,000 grant award to support the expansion of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP).
Bill Aims to Ease Financial Pressures on Ag Businesses
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Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) has introduced SB 628 to create a tax credit that would help agricultural employers offset the additional costs of overtime wages.
Former Trump Insider to Comment on Trade
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Ray Starling, former special assistant to President Trump, will speak at the Citrus Showcase in Visalia on Wednesday, March 12.
Wasting Money and Food
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New findings from a 2025 national survey reveal that U.S. consumers are discarding food near or past the printed date even more frequently than in 2016.