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.
California’s $61 Billion Harvest Shows Its Global Strength
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A new USDA report shows California’s unmatched role in feeding domestic and global markets.
Brussels Sprouts Make a Sweet Comeback
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Once the vegetable kids loved to hate, today’s Brussels sprouts are sweeter, trendier, and driving fresh success for California chefs and farmers.
USDA Plan Boosts Ranchers, But Argentine Beef Imports Raise Concern
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California Cattlemen’s Association says USDA’s new beef industry plan hits key priorities but questions the impact of expanded Argentine imports.
Breaking the Ag Tech Bottleneck
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A $15 million California alliance is speeding farm innovation from lab to field.
Fields of Orange and Autumn Gold
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California’s farmers grow some of the nation’s brightest pumpkins, powering a $274 million fall harvest and keeping Halloween traditions alive.
Agritourism Grows with Pumpkin Season
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California farmers see more visitors as fall harvests spark renewed interest in on-farm experiences.
USDA Reopens Offices Nationwide, Easing Shutdown Strain
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The Associated Press says reopened USDA offices are helping farmers access $3 billion in aid and key services.
California Launches New CalWATRS Water Rights System
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The State Water Board’s new CalWATRS platform replaces eWRIMS and streamlines how Californians manage and report their water rights.
California Farms Weather Labor Fears
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Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
Early Peanut Introduction Helps Kids Avoid Allergies, Study Finds
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New research shows early peanut feeding dramatically reduces allergy risk, a breakthrough for California parents and pediatricians.