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California Hemp at a Crossroads
California Ag Today
New federal and state rules add uncertainty for an already shrinking industry.
High Beef Prices Lift Lamb
California Ag Today
Record-high beef prices and strong consumer demand are giving California lamb producers a welcome boost.
California Cotton Faces Another Tough Season as Prices Stall
California Ag Today
Low global demand, falling acreage, and stagnant prices are setting up one of the most challenging years in decades for California’s cotton growers.
California Farmers Push for Green Light on Autonomous Tractors
California Ag Today
State farm leaders say decades-old safety rules are stalling innovation as regulators weigh updates for driverless ag equipment.
California Farms Weather Labor Fears
California Ag Today
Most crops were harvested, though immigration raids rattled some farm communities.
California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields
California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.
California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields
California Ag Today
Growers report bumper crops across the state, but limited contracts mean some tomatoes may go unpicked.
Record Beef Prices Squeeze Herd Expansion
California Ag Today
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.
California Strawberry Acreage Hits New Records for 2025
California Ag Today
Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.
Dairies Turn to Beef Embryos for Bigger Returns
California Ag Today
California dairies are using purebred beef embryo transfers to boost profits and manage market risk.
Mandates vs. Margins: California’s Organic Farming Crossroads
California Ag Today
California’s push to expand organic acreage faces real-world resistance from farmers navigating high costs, tight labor, and tough market conditions.
Expanding Our Roots: Mentorship That Grows California Agriculture
California Ag Today
New farmers and ranchers are finding guidance—and confidence—through a unique mentorship program launched by the California Farm Bureau’s California Bountiful Foundation. Expanding Our Roots connects beginning producers with experienced mentors to help navigate the complex world of modern agriculture.
Proposed Overtime Tax Credit for CA Farms Fails in Committee
California Ag Today
Senate Bill 628 aimed to support farm employers and workers affected by California’s overtime law. The bill was rejected along party lines despite support from farm groups and labor advocates.
California Farm Bureau Takes Top Honors for Ag Communications
California Ag Today
California’s ag communicators are in the national spotlight. From print to digital, the California Farm Bureau communications team is being celebrated for telling the stories that matter to farmers and ranchers.