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.
Nearly 40 Years Eradicated, FMD Pops Up in Germany
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Foot-and-mouth disease is a serious and highly contagious animal disease that affects all cloven-hoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, deer and pigs.
A $19.6M Boost to California Agriculture
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This funding is part of a $70 million nationwide effort to combat invasive plant pests and diseases, ensuring the health of agriculture and natural resources.
Finding Shelter for Animals in Fire Areas
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If you or someone you know has been affected by the Los Angeles Fires and needs a location to shelter small or large animals, here is the information you need.
China to Investigate the Impacts of Beef Imports
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The country is hoping to determine whether a surge in shipments from overseas has hurt their domestic animal agriculture industry.
Declining Almond Acreage, New ABC Leadership
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The Almond Board of California (ABC) reports a third consecutive year of declining total acreage, now at 1.52 million—down 40,000 acres from the previous year.
Monument Designations Move 30x30 Needle
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Eleventh-hour national monument designations from the Biden Administration add more than half a million acres to California’s historic 30×30 initiative.
$1.15 M to Aid CA Nutrient and Irrigation Management
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To the tune of $1.15 million dollars, this week the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertlizer Research and Education Program announced awards going out to five new projects that aim to improve nutrient and irrigation management practices.
Forecasting U.S. Cotton Belt Weather
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From Brad Rippey, USDA Meteorologist, "We are expecting a mid-to-late winter period that should be warmer than average and also drier than average.”
Newsom Takes Aim at Ultra-Processed Foods and Food Dyes
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Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes.
Newsom Takes Aim at Ultra-Processed Foods, Food Dyes
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Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order directing state agencies to address the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods and synthetic food dyes.
Golden State Beef Board Appointees
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The USDA recently announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board.
Ever-So-Slight Increases in H-2A Program Participation
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John Walt Boatright, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says that even though the increase in positions certified was small, it still demonstrates how important the program is.
A Climbing Number of H5N1 Cases in CA Dairy Herds
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As of Monday, December 30th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, has confirmed 12 new cases of H5N1 avian flu in California dairy cattle, bringing the state’s total to 697 cases.
Almonds: An Industry Positioned for Growth
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A positive outlook emerged from the 52nd Annual Almond Conference, held in December in Sacramento.
2024 Highlights for the Dairy Checkoff
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While a challenging year for the dairy industry, Dairy Checkoff-led efforts have helped to create awareness about dairy and its health benefits.
Agricultural Input Needed in Survey
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Agricultural involvement is encouraged in a research project assessing the inventory of mobile off-road equipment and electrical infrastructure.
New Deadline for Corporate Transparency Act Filing
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An early-December injunction has been lifted resulting in a January 13 deadline for businesses needing to file BOI reports. The fine for willful neglect is $500 per day.
U.S. Victorious in GM Corn Dispute
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The United States has prevailed in a trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
Supporting Blueberries in Vietnam, India, and South Korea!
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The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded $1.5 million in funding from the USDA’s Regional Agricultural Promotion Program, also known as RAPP.
Vertical Farming Company Shifts Away from California
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Vertical farming startup Plenty has announced it will close its flagship indoor lettuce farm in Compton, California.
Number of Large-Scale Farms Surges by 32%
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The latest Census of Agriculture reveals a striking shift in U.S. farming over the past decade. While most farm size categories saw a fewer number of operations, large-scale farms jumped significantly.
Fresh Perspectives and Continuity at California Farm Bureau
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The California Farm Bureau recently celebrated its 106th Annual Meeting in Monterey, highlighting leadership changes across the state. Three new members were elected to the California Farm Bureau Board of Directors, while seven others retained their seats.
Raw Milk Recall Alert in California
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California's state agriculture officials have issued a recall for raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled, a Central Valley dairy, after detecting the bird flu virus in a bulk tank sample.
$2B Specialty Crop Program Now Accepting Applications
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The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.