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Cap-and-invest debate puts climate-smart ag grants in the spotlight

03/25/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

Lawmakers question why agriculture was left out of cap-and-invest funding as debate intensifies over dairy digesters and climate programs.

Push for levee and canal repairs draws broad backing — but funding questions loom

03/25/26 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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A rare coalition of water districts and environmental groups is backing a $300 million-a-year plan to shore up Delta levees and fix sinking canals.

CalChamber targets costs to businesses with new legislative agenda

03/25/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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CalChamber rolls out its Affordability Agenda, targeting a new slate of bills it says could either ease — or drive up — the cost of doing business in California.

USDA proposes new borrowing authority for Almond Board

03/25/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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USDA is proposing to let the Almond Board borrow from commercial lenders, a move aimed at giving the industry more flexibility to manage cash flow and sustain programs amid market volatility.

Farm Hands West: Silveira named Grimmway Produce Group CEO, Rep. Harder names new chief of staff

03/25/26 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Rhonalyn Cabello to be deputy director of the office of public affairs at the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery. Grimmway Produce Group named Ken Silveira as chief executive officer. Sunkist added two new leadership staff members: Joshua Carr as director of procurement and Stephen Sheldon as director of global business development.

Agri-Pulse Daybreak: Trump-Xi meeting delayed, Trump says

03/18/26 9:32 AM By Oliver Ward

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President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that the U.S. and China are rescheduling a planned meeting between the two leaders.

CARB’s draft cap-and-invest regulations raise cost and compliance concerns

03/18/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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Agriculture, energy and renewable fuel groups are raising concerns about California’s proposed cap-and-invest overhaul, warning tighter emissions caps could drive up fuel and food production costs.

Reservoir Farms opens ag-tech proving ground in Salinas

03/18/26 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

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A new ag-tech incubator in Salinas is bringing startups, growers and major industry partners together to test robotics and automation directly in commercial fields, with the goal of speeding solutions for labor shortages and rising farming costs.

CDFA updates estimate of rat damage to almonds, pistachios

03/18/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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CDFA has released an updated estimate of rat damage in Central Valley orchards, putting losses at $118 million to $297.7 million for almonds and $48.1 million to $275.5 million for pistachios in western Fresno County alone.

California grape crush drops in 2025 as prices soften

03/18/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s 2025 winegrape crush fell 6.2% from the previous year and average prices slipped nearly 4%, according to CDFA’s preliminary crush report, reflecting a smaller crop and continued shifts in the state’s wine market.

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06.05.2026

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Karen Ross on California agriculture, water, MAHA, Prop 12

California agriculture operates at a scale and under conditions unlike anywhere else in the country, yet the policy decisions extend far beyond state lines. We spent the week in Sacramento for the annual Agri-Pulse Food and Ag Issues Summit West and caught up with California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross to discuss the challenges, opportunities and innovations shaping California agriculture, and why the rest of the country should be paying attention to the Golden State.

Plus, Ag Council of California President Emily Rooney outlines concerning plastic and packaging regulations and Chris Zanobini, president and CEO of Ag Association Management Services Inc., describes the "regulatory jenga" plaguing California agriculture.

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