California Ag Today
Focused on keeping local farmers, ranchers, agribusiness men, and women up to date on agriculture industry issues that affect California's rural economy.
Richer Reds for Better Returns
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A smart harvest aid is helping California grape growers boost color and packout potential.
Managing Leafy Green Challenges: Nitrogen and Insect Pressure in Focus
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With shifting regulations and tough insect pressure, California vegetable growers lean into targeted fertility and pest strategies.
Your Guide to California Agritourism
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CA GROWN’s new website invites travelers, food lovers, and curious minds to discover farm-fresh adventures across California.
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Orange County
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CDFA credits community cooperation for successful eradication, but warns that vigilance against invasive pests must continue.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
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California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
Tim Tebow Joins California Stage for 2026 Farm Bureau Convention
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The 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention is coming to Anaheim—and keynote speaker Tim Tebow is set to bring energy and insight to the national ag gathering. California farmers are invited to be front and center for this one.
Post-Harvest Matters: Protecting California Cherries for Next Season
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Even after harvest, cherry trees keep working—heat stress solutions like Parka can help ensure next year’s fruit quality.
California Pistachios Face the Heat with Smart Solutions
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Helena Agri-Enterprises offers solutions to keep orchards productive through the triple-digit summer stretch.
10-Year Study Confirms Grazing Benefits Sage Grouse
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A decade of University of Idaho research shows that cattle grazing improves sage grouse habitat and reduces wildfire risk—confirming what ranchers have long known.
No Changes Ahead for Coyote Take Rules, Says Fish and Game Committee
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After hours of testimony, the California Fish and Game Commission’s Wildlife Resources Committee declines to recommend new restrictions on coyote control. Ranchers maintain their ability to protect livestock.
A “Parka” for Your Produce: Beating the Heat in Citrus Orchards
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As heat stress continues to challenge citrus production, a plant health solution called Parka is helping growers protect fruit quality and improve yields. Cultiva’s Jeremy Hamlin explains how it works.
A “Parka” for Your Produce: Beating the Heat in Citrus Orchards
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As heat stress continues to challenge citrus production, a plant health solution called Parka is helping growers protect fruit quality and improve yields. Cultiva’s Jeremy Hamlin explains how it works.
New Bill Could Boost Demand for California-Grown Cotton
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The Buying American Cotton Act, supported by the National Cotton Council, aims to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton—benefiting California producers through new tax incentives.
Protecting a $1B Rice Industry
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Dave Cheetham, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses weed control and fertility.
Expanding Our Roots: Mentorship That Grows California Agriculture
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New farmers and ranchers are finding guidance—and confidence—through a unique mentorship program launched by the California Farm Bureau’s California Bountiful Foundation. Expanding Our Roots connects beginning producers with experienced mentors to help navigate the complex world of modern agriculture.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
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Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Plant Physiology Meets Profit Margins: A Stress Response Strategy
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California growers are feeling the squeeze of high input costs and consumer tolerance. But tools like Megafol are helping crops fight back against extreme stress.
Shielding Your Fruit: A Fresh Approach to Heat and Rain Stress
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California growers are turning to innovative plant health solutions like Parka to protect crops from extreme weather, improve fruit quality, and streamline their spray programs.
USDA Reverses Course on California Office Closures
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Eight USDA offices in California once slated for closure will now remain open, according to a press release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office. The update affects locations critical to farmers and ranchers across the state.
Farm Costs & Packaging Laws
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California ag leaders will tackle the future of single-use packaging at the June 3rd State Board of Food and Agriculture meeting. From cost concerns to compostable innovations, it’s a discussion producers won’t want to miss.
Will Consumers Pull Back On Beef Purchases
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According to a recent American Farm Bureau Market Intel report, U.S. consumer sentiment is on shaky ground.
Protecting Almonds During Hull Split
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Almonds here in the state of California are entering into the hull split crop stage. On the grower anxiety risk list, that means cue up navel orangeworm and hull rot.
Cotton Industry Challenges Health Report’s Claims
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A new federal report on childhood disease draws fire from cotton producers, who argue their natural fiber and farming practices promote health—not harm.
Ranchers Help Shape National Ag Policy in D.C.
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Cattle producers took their voices to the Capitol earlier this month during the USCA Fly-In, advocating for transparent markets, science-based livestock ID, and stronger labeling standards.