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Napa growers face up to $1,700 per acre in regulatory costs

04/08/26 7:03 AM By Brad Hooker

Napa wine grape growers are facing regulatory costs of up to $1,700 per acre—cutting deeply into margins as new research highlights mounting pressure from labor, environmental and water rules.

New reports spotlight persistent food safety risks from produce

04/08/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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New federal data show produce remains a key source of foodborne illness, even as regulators improve outbreak response and traceability.

From field to felony: Meth discovered in carrot shipment

04/08/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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Federal agents uncovered $2.6 million in methamphetamine hidden in a commercial carrot shipment, highlighting how traffickers continue exploiting produce supply chains to move narcotics across the border.

Farm Hands West: Beach becomes chairman of Grower-Shipper Association of Central California, Brian Church & DUDA recognized with awards

04/08/26 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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The Grower-Shipper Association of Central California named Greg Beach as chairman. The House Agriculture Committee has a new member: California Republican Rep. David Valadao.

Fresno forum spotlights affordability, water and regulatory pressures in governor’s race

04/02/26 2:10 PM By Brad Hooker

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Candidates from both parties converged in Fresno, finding rare agreement that California’s regulatory burden is driving up costs for agriculture and consumers — even as they clashed on how to fix affordability, water and energy challenges.

California honors Farmworkers Day, after lawmakers ‘airbrush out’ César Chavez

04/01/26 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

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California is replacing César Chávez Day with Farmworkers Day, marking a major shift in how the state honors agricultural labor amid new controversy.

Wine industry sounds alarm over demand slump, rising costs and regulatory strain

04/01/26 7:04 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s wine industry is grappling with falling demand, rising costs and mounting regulatory pressure, as lawmakers warn the state’s signature sector faces a pivotal moment.

Experts back nitrogen limits to slow groundwater contamination

04/01/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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California regulators may soon shift toward region-specific nitrogen limits for farms, as a new expert panel report highlights groundwater risks, uneven data and the need for a phased, flexible approach to fertilizer regulation.

Digesters cut methane — but leaks can erase gains, study finds

04/01/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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Digesters are slashing dairy methane emissions but new research finds even occasional leaks can erase much of the climate benefit, raising questions about oversight and maintenance.

Farm Hands West: Naturipe Farms staff hires & promotions, Knopf departs The Raley’s Cos., Drake promoted at California Natural Resources Agency

04/01/26 7:00 AM By Lydia Johnson

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Naturipe Farms hired Samantha Carrico and promoted Joe Klick and Brian Vertrees. The Raley’s Cos. president and CEO Keith Knopf has departed the organization. Madeline Drake of Sacramento was appointed deputy secretary for biodiversity and habitat at the California Natural Resources Agency.

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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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