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Cooler Greenhouses, Lower Costs: UC Davis’ New Film Technology
California Ag Today
A multilayer “Cool-Cover” could help California growers save water and energy while protecting yields.
NAPA Valley Winegrapes Wildfires and Congress Weighing Farm Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Napa Valley winegrape growers are no strangers to wildfires, which have ruined crops in the region three times in the past decade, and the Trump administration is evaluating whether to grant aid to American farmers this fall.
Florida Ag Hall of Fame Inductees and Congress Weighing Farm Aid
The Agribusiness Update
Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson and the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Foundation announced 2026 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees, and the Trump administration is evaluating whether to grant aid to American farmers this fall.
Peanut Council Names Luke Blaustein as President & CEO
Southeast Regional Ag News
Former USDA diplomat and international grain trader steps into leadership of the U.S. peanut industry.
California Invests $80 Million to Boost Jobs and Key Industries
California Ag Today
The state’s latest funding round targets agriculture, aerospace, life sciences, and the bioeconomy, with projects expected to support more than 23,000 jobs statewide.
California Apple Harvest Begins and No NEPA Analytics for GE Seeds
The Agribusiness Update
Harvest of Gala apples has started in California’s Central Valley, and USDA’s APHIS announced it will no longer conduct a National Environmental Policy Act analysis when approving genetically engineered seeds.
Schiff to USDA: Don’t Sideline California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Senator Schiff challenges the USDA’s decision to bypass California in its regional hub relocation plan and funding allocations.
California Peach Harvest and New Trade Deals Benefit Agriculture
The Agribusiness Update
Mild July temperatures in California’s Central Valley were kind to peaches used for canning as farmers harvested their early varieties, and new trade deals between the U.S. and countries around the world will directly benefit America’s farmers and ranchers.
California Ag Board to Tackle Farm Economy Challenges
California Ag Today
State leaders and industry voices will discuss lending, labor, water costs, and more at August 5 meeting.
Cling Peach Season Brings Sweet Quality, Sour Uncertainty
California Ag Today
California growers report high-quality fruit but face yield drops, labor challenges, and cannery concerns.
Debbie Arnold Named 2025 CattleWoman of the Year
California Ag Today
Local leaders honor a lifetime of ranching, education, and advocacy in San Luis Obispo County.
California Okra and Skinny Farm Bill Next
The Agribusiness Update
While most U.S.-grown okra is produced in the Southeast,
California farmers have found success growing the tropical vegetable in the Central Valley, and Republicans cleared their agriculture megabill hurdle and are now looking to pass a smaller farm bill.
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CWU Food and Ag Program Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
We recently reported on the great, new Food and Agribusiness minor or certificate program at Central Washington University when we spoke with one of the professors.
New Bill Could Boost Demand for California-Grown Cotton
California Ag Today
The Buying American Cotton Act, supported by the National Cotton Council, aims to drive demand for U.S.-grown cotton—benefiting California producers through new tax incentives.
Expiring Tax Breaks Could Squeeze California Agriculture
California Ag Today
Farm Bureau economists say federal tax changes coming in 2025 could add pressure to California growers already navigating high costs and unpredictable conditions.
Ranch Restaurant Opens and Rural Mobile Broadband More Viable
The Agribusiness Update
The Ranch Restaurant has officially opened its doors along the scenic Columbia River in the Central Washington town of Vantage, and the landscape for rural broadband operators is rapidly evolving as improved technologies have made wireless broadband more viable.
California Water Allocation and Plant-based Meat Sales Plummet
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers who irrigate with water from the Central Valley Project say they’re thankful for last month’s 35% water allocation, and plant-based meat was viewed as a major disruptor of the meat industry and would soon displace animal protein.
Water Allocation Welcome, Allocation Timing Challenging
California Ag Today
The California Farm Bureau reports that farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta are welcoming a 35% water allocation from the federal Central Valley Project (CVP) but say the timing limits its impact.
CWU Food and Agribusiness Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Just three years in, and Central Washington University’s Food and Agribusiness program is showing lots of promise.