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.
Court Rules Against Trump Tariff Power
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The Federal Court of Appeals has recently decided that President Trump does not have the power to set tariffs on imports based on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
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High prices may boost profits today, but they are also making it harder for the next generation of ranchers to enter and grow in the cattle industry.
USDA Unveils Rural Veterinary Action Plan to Tackle Shortage
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A new initiative aims to bring more large animal veterinarians to America’s rural communities.
Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer? UC Davis Says Yes
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UC Davis scientists use CRISPR to help wheat boost soil bacteria and cut fertilizer costs for farmers.
An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State
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John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.
California Strawberry Acreage Hits New Records for 2025
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Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.
California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries
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The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
Court Strikes Down Farm Wage Rule
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According to the American Farm Bureau, a Louisiana court ruling eases costly labor mandates for family farms.
HPAI Update: Calm Before the Storm for California Dairy & Poultry?
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Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have slowed, but California farmers remain on alert as fall migration season brings renewed risks.
Schiff, Curtis Urge USDA to Boost Firefighting Capacity
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According to a release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office, the bipartisan call presses USDA to speed Red Card certifications for wildland firefighters as extreme heat and wildfire risks grow.
Costs Keep Climbing: Farmers Face Rising Interest, Lower Prices
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Even with slightly lower overall expenses in 2024, producers across California and the U.S. are still feeling the pinch of high input costs, rising interest rates, and falling commodity prices.
Western Growers Celebrates H-2A Change
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According to the group’s President and CEO Dave Puglia, “Rescinding the ‘no-staggering’ rule eliminates needless cost and complexity, giving farmers the flexibility they need to meet real-world labor demand.”
Medfly Menace: Quarantine Hits Santa Clara County
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Officials are responding to a Mediterranean fruit fly detection in San José with an aggressive quarantine and sterile fly release program.
Red Leaf Blotch: A New Threat for California Almond Orchards
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Early scouting and prevention are critical to protect yields.
USDA Ends Funding for Solar Projects on Prime Farmland
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New policy aims to protect farmland access, safeguard food security, and shift focus back to agricultural production.
FDA Proposal Could Sweeten Outlook for U.S. Orange Growers
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A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.
California FFA Makes History
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State tops 108,000 members as Jill Sperling becomes first woman State FFA Advisor.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
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California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
$1B is Just the Start, Says Water Blueprint
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California Citrus Mutual shares that the Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley is calling for major investment to tackle the state’s growing water crisis.
Mixed Signals for 2025: USDA Reports Show Strong Crops, High Costs
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Two new USDA reports reveal solid yield forecasts but near-record expenses, with California topping the nation in farm costs.
California Grape-Harvest Robot Heads to National Ag Innovation Finals
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Golden State startup Gather Agriculture, Inc. competes for $100,000 in the 2026 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Step Up: California Cattle Producer Wanted for National Beef Board
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Here’s your chance to represent California and Nevada ranchers in guiding how beef checkoff dollars are put to work.
AI Boosts Plant Immunity to Fight Crop Diseases
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UC Davis scientists use artificial intelligence to upgrade plants' defenses, paving the way for more resilient crops.
Golden State Grilled: California Dairy at the Center of the Plate
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A national grilled cheese contest puts California farm families—and the dairy they produce—front and center in foodservice innovation.