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.
Ranchers Investing in Ranchers
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The Livestock Memorial Research Fund proves that when producers lead, the entire industry benefits.
Trade Deal Maintains Lemon Tariff
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California Citrus Mutual says the agreement preserves current tariffs and strengthens U.S. leverage on unfair trade practices.
Continuing the Screwworm Barrier
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New sterile fly facilities and expanded treatment options are building on decades of work to protect U.S. livestock.
The Agriculture Behind the Aroma
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New coffee collections at the University of California, Davis highlight the agricultural roots and global impact of one of the world’s most traded crops.
A Historic Split
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The dairy industry is producing near record volumes in 2026 while maintaining the smallest heifer pipeline since the late 1970s.
USDA Eyes Citrus Change
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Officials will review public feedback before deciding whether to adjust current requirements for Hawaiian Persian limes.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
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The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
Tools for the Modern Ranch
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Ranchers share real-world experiences with smart ear tags and drone-assisted fall seeding.
Dicamba Returns Under Watch
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The EPA restores Dicamba use this year but says future approval depends on performance and environmental safeguards.
Rebuilding the Ranch Workforce
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A new podcast examines why agriculture’s labor pipeline is failing and what comes next.
Citrus Leaders Taking "Measured Approach" to New Disease
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Discoveries of the new citrus disease in 2022 and 2023 marked the first time it's been confirmed in the Americas.
Caught in the Global Milk Squeeze
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Expanding international supply is pressuring prices but improving export competitiveness.
Vaccination Without the Guessing
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An upcoming free webinar helps anyone handling cattle improve vaccine delivery skills.
Where Bees Rest and Work Continues
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As bees settle in for the night, worker safety takes center stage in the almond orchard.
Cracking the Pistachio Problem
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UC Davis scientists uncover how changes in fruit cell walls lead to costly hull split and point the way toward stronger crops.
More Milk, Fewer Replacements
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Beef economics are reshaping the dairy herd.
Golden Mussel Spreads, Threat Grows
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The invasive mollusk continues moving through California waterways, raising alarms for water systems and agriculture.
California Surpasses Japan as the World’s Fourth Largest Economy
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Farms, forests, fisheries, and renewable energy landscapes generate billions in economic value.
What Changed for Tortillas This Year
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AB 1830 updates fortification rules for corn masa products.
When Heat Breaks an Instinct
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New research shows rising temperatures can turn a monarch caterpillar’s best defense into a deadly risk.
Challenges Stack Up for Growers
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Rice yields fell, lettuce virus cases rose and alfalfa producers struggled with low returns.
Poultry and Dairy Shows Resume Statewide
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture has lifted its exhibition ban following improved H5N1 conditions.
USDA Shares Plans for Dairy Support and Food Assistance
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Officials say the changes could affect producers while helping supply food banks nationwide.