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Faster Answers for California Farmers? That's the Goal of a New UC Lab
California Ag Today
Nearly $3 million in federal and university funding will establish a new agricultural research facility in Fresno County.
Drone Spraying Surges 340%
California Ag Today
Agricultural drones are becoming another tool for crop protection, particularly where conventional equipment struggles.
California's Millions of Pounds of Pumpkins Are Mostly for Show
California Ag Today
With 162 million pounds produced last year, California ranks second nationally, and more than 99% of its pumpkin acreage serves fresh and ornamental markets.
California Claims One-Third of Nation's Specialty Crop Funding
California Ag Today
Nearly $29 million will support 60 projects, from AI-powered grape harvesting to expanding markets for California-grown products.
A Different Kind of Pumpkin Patch
California Ag Today
From zebra-striped pumpkins to growing crowds, California's Halloween harvest is about more than jack-o'-lanterns.
U.S. Beef Exports Climb, But China Remains a Challenge
California Ag Today
Strong demand from Taiwan and South Korea boosts August beef export value, while trade barriers continue to weigh on the broader market.
Washington #13 in Imports and Ag Tractor and Combine Sales Down
The Agribusiness Update
Washington state ranks #13 nationwide, importing nearly $4-billion in food and beverages each year, 1.9% of the U.S. total, and sales of agricultural tractors and combines declined in both the U.S. and Canada in September compared with the same month a year earlier.
Could California's Next Crop Breakthrough Already Be in Storage?
California Ag Today
USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative aims to unlock valuable plant genetics that could help California growers tackle pests, disease, and drought.
Could More Federal Grazing Be on the Horizon for California Ranchers?
California Ag Today
USDA is revisiting a directive aimed at restoring grazing capacity, and ranchers are being asked to explore what it could mean for their operations.
California Ag Education Grants Open, But Deadline Is Approaching
California Ag Today
CDFA has approximately $230,000 available to support agricultural education and leadership programs, with applications due November 2
California Leads U.S. Farm Income, But Production Costs Remain Hefty
California Ag Today
New USDA estimates put California first in both gross and net farm income, while also carrying the nation's highest farm production expenses.
California Farm Bureau to D.C. and Farmer Sentiment Down
The Agribusiness Update
California Farm Bureau delegation including members, staff and executives traveled to Washington, D.C. last month to advocate issues affecting farmers and ranchers, and farmer sentiment weakened in September as higher input costs continued to weigh on producers’ financial outlook.
Pause in USDA Relocations and Chinese Soybean Purchases Surge
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge in California has extended a temporary pause on USDA employee relocations while considering whether to block the moves indefinitely, and Chinese purchases helped drive a sharp increase in U.S. soybean export sales during the latest reporting week.
U.S.-China Trade Framework Includes Cotton
California Ag Today
Cotton leaders are watching potential tariff relief as dairy, poultry and other agricultural products also make the list.