…opportunities facing California’s cattle producers. If you care about the future of California agriculture, this is an interview you won’t want to miss. California Cattlemen’s President Rick Roberti Sounds the…
California Cattlemen’s President Says Loss of Grazing Land Threatens Beef Industry’s Future
California cattle producers continue to benefit from historically strong cattle prices, but one of the industry’s biggest long-term concerns isn’t the market—it’s the steady loss of grazing land. During a…
Land O’Lakes Expands Tulare Facility Into Dairy Protein Production
Heather Anfang Land o lakes_7382 Land O’Lakes is investing in its Tulare dairy facility to expand into the growing dairy protein market, creating new opportunities for California dairy producers and food manufacturers….
Judge Upholds Confidentiality of California Bird Flu Quarantine Locations
DepositPhotos image A California judge has ruled that the locations of dairies quarantined during the state’s California bird flu outbreak will remain confidential, siding with state agriculture officials who argued that protecting…
California Cattlemen President Warns of Growing Challenge Keeping Ranches in the Family
…of the California Cattlemen’s Association more than a century ago. While markets and policies have evolved, he said the organization’s mission remains the same: advocating for California ranchers. One of…
Global Avocado Exports Continue Rapid Growth as Markets Face New Challenges
…with a strong California avocado crop, have pushed available supplies to historic levels. The abundant supply has helped meet consumer demand while reinforcing the United States’ role as the largest…
California Rancher Ryan Schohr Appointed to EPA Agriculture Advisory Committee
epa-logo.png Ryan Schohr has been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Committee for the 2026–2027 term, giving California agriculture a voice in advising the…
California Pistachio Crop Could Be Cut in Half: Rich Kreps Explains What Growers Need to Know
…profitable operations, local farmers markets, and continued community support. California Remains the World’s Premier Pistachio Region Despite this year’s disappointing crop, Kreps remains incredibly optimistic about California’s long-term future. Only…
Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
Proper post-harvest management may be one of the most important investments California pistachio growers can make for next season’s crop, according to industry leader Rich Kreps. During a recent episode…
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
florida peach-stonefruit blog-uf-ifas The California stone fruit season is expected to end earlier than normal this year after an unusually warm start accelerated crop development across the state’s orchards. A…
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
…Producers Face Rising Labor Costs Michener said the wage difference has become one of the biggest challenges facing California’s sheep industry. “California right now, there’s a difference between sheep herder…
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
California pistachio growers could be facing one of the smallest crops in years after an unusually warm spring disrupted pollination across much of the Central Valley. The outlook was the…
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
…California’s agricultural community an opportunity to hear directly from one of the candidates seeking the state’s highest office. California Agriculture Deserves Better Hilton began by praising California agriculture as one…
Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
California agriculture took center stage during a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, as gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shared his vision for the state’s farming industry, outlining proposals focused…