California Cling Peach Harvest and Senate Farm Bill Fails to Pass

Bob Larson

**Harvest is expected to conclude soon for California cling peaches, which are used for canning.

Nearly all the fruit is bound for a single processor, Pacific Coast Producers, after Del Monte filed for bankruptcy last year and closed its Modesto cannery.

The loss of Del Monte puts California peach growers at a precarious crossroads, with several dozen growers going without a buyer for some or all of their fruit.

##The South Carolina State Fair is now hiring for this year’s fair, taking place Oct. 15-25, at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.

www.morningagclips.com reports temporary positions are available in a variety of areas, offering a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes of this iconic fall tradition.

Those interested can apply at scstatefair.org/employment.

Some positions begin before the fair opens, while others may continue briefly after the fair concludes.

www.morningagclips.com/south-carolina-state-fair-hiring-hundreds-for-2026-event/

**The Senate Ag Committee failed to advance its Farm Bill Thursday after Democrats rejected the Republican proposal in a 10-11 vote, leaving no clear path forward.

Committee Chair John Boozman recessed the markup after negotiations broke down over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar says I want us to get to a bipartisan agreement, but first and foremost, that includes addressing this ridiculous SNAP situation.

**The Farm Credit Council is encouraging lawmakers to continue working toward a bipartisan Farm Bill after the Senate Ag Committee failed to advance the legislation.

Farm Credit Council President Christy Seyfert thanked Chairman John Boozman, Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar, and committee members for their efforts while expressing disappointment that the bill did not move forward.

Seyfert says as producers navigate ongoing economic uncertainty, completing a five-year Farm Bill is more important than ever.