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California Tomato Harvest Bursts with Record Yields
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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.
American Grown Act Pushes to Put U.S. Flowers First
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A bipartisan bill backed by Senator Adam Schiff and Representative Salud Carbajal would require federal agencies to buy only American-grown flowers and greenery.
An Agricultural Acquisition in the Golden State
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John Deere acquires GUSS Automation, a California innovator in autonomous sprayers for orchards and vineyards.
California Strawberry Acreage Hits New Records for 2025
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Record-setting strawberry acres highlight rising demand and grower strategies to manage costs in California.
Western Growers Celebrates H-2A Change
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According to the group’s President and CEO Dave Puglia, “Rescinding the ‘no-staggering’ rule eliminates needless cost and complexity, giving farmers the flexibility they need to meet real-world labor demand.”
Big Almond Bump: USDA Pegs 2025 California Crop at 3.0 Billion Pounds
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A 10% increase over last year, fueled by improved spring conditions and strong market demand.
USDA Reverses Course on California Office Closures
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Eight USDA offices in California once slated for closure will now remain open, according to a press release from Senator Adam Schiff’s office. The update affects locations critical to farmers and ranchers across the state.
Protecting Almonds During Hull Split
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Almonds here in the state of California are entering into the hull split crop stage. On the grower anxiety risk list, that means cue up navel orangeworm and hull rot.
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.
Defending a Spotty Almond Crop from Plant Bugs
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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
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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
California Ag Today
Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.
Reversal of USDA Funding Raises Alarms for Governor Newsom
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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.