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Dust on the Rise: A Growing Threat to California Agriculture
California Ag Today
A new University of California report warns that dust storms—intensified by climate change—are threatening crops, livestock, and labor productivity. The study outlines both the causes and the consequences for the nation's top agricultural producer.
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.
California Leads Nation in Rising Farm Bankruptcies
California Ag Today
U.S. farm bankruptcies surged 55% in 2024 after years of decline, with California at the forefront. Lower commodity prices, high input costs, and mounting debt are pushing family farmers to the brink.
Defending a Spotty Almond Crop from Plant Bugs
California Ag Today
James Schaeffer of Helena Agri-Enterprises gives an update on this year's almond crop and the challenges its facing.
CDI Opens Doors to the Future of Milk in Bakersfield
California Ag Today
California Dairies, Inc. has unveiled its cutting-edge Valley Natural Beverages plant—a 200,000 square-foot facility in Bakersfield focused on shelf-stable dairy products.
Winegrape Outlook: Uncertainty in the Vines
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Growers in San Joaquin County are navigating a season of mixed signals—adequate moisture, but a stagnant market. According to the California Farm Bureau, concerns over vineyard removals, shifting consumer habits, and tariff impacts are creating plenty of unknowns in the months ahead.
A Better than Expected Berry Season
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Gustavo Lopez, Helena Agri-Enterprises, discusses the need for a plant health focus amidst dry conditions.
Tech Meets Tractor: Bridging the Ag Innovation Gap
California Ag Today
From drones to robotic harvesters, new ag tech took center stage at a UC field day in Ventura County.
New Technology in Avian Influenza Protection
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Maurice Pitesky, poultry specialist with the University of California Cooperative Extension, has developed the Waterfowl Alert Network. The system delivers real-time data about where waterfowl are roosting and feeding.
Almond Industry Update: Global Gains, Local Tools
California Ag Today
From reduced export inspections in Japan to easier conservation funding at home, here’s what growers need to know.
A Market Dynamics Shift for Tomatoes
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The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to withdraw from the 2019 Agreement suspending the antidumping investigation on fresh tomatoes from Mexico.
California Ag Gets a Voice in D.C.
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California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
California Ag Today
California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Marketing Order Extended for California Almonds
California Ag Today
California almond growers have voted to continue the Almond Board of California’s federal marketing order for another five years.
California Wolf Management Enters Phase Two
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With seven known wolf packs and additional areas of activity—including several packs meeting the breeding pair definition—CDFW has adjusted its approach as outlined in its 2016 Conservation Plan.
Truckers First to Signal Honeybee Loss Alarm
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Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.
Reversal of USDA Funding Raises Alarms for Governor Newsom
California Ag Today
Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter of appeal late last week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging a reversal of the termination of $47 million in funding meant to support California farmers who grow produce for food banks, schools, and community centers.
California Steps Up to the Cotton Leadership Plate
California Ag Today
Carlo Bocardo, a cooperative official from Bakersfield, will serve as the 2025 president of Cotton Council International, the export promotion arm of the National Cotton Council.
California Ag Leaders Call for Urgent Action
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The California Agricultural Coalition, representing 32 agricultural organizations, is requesting $600 million annually for five years to aid farmers through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Avian Influenza Pops Up in England Ewe
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The infected ewe, located in Northern England, showed signs of mastitis, and its milk also tested positive for H5N1.