Brad Hooker

USDA will end funding for the Southwest Regional Food Business Center, forcing it to close in September, nearly three years ahead of schedule.

A California bill aimed at expanding workers’ compensation protections for farmworkers exposed to extreme heat is facing intensifying pushback from business and agricultural groups.

Opponents argue AB 1264 would mislabel common food products, impose costly new compliance burdens on schools, and invite a wave of litigation.

California is launching a series of public engagement sessions across the state to gather input on accelerating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles

Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed into law a bill to strengthen protections for California’s farmworkers by modernizing a seldom-used legal remedy for recovering unpaid wages.

A coordinated response to a virulent strain of bird flu that spilled into the state’s dairy herds drew praise from animal health officials, researchers and industry leaders. But worker advocates reiterated ongoing concerns over perceived safety violations and claims of inconsistent enforcement.

California is putting $2 million back into a depleted compensation fund as ranchers face rising cattle losses and the state launches new efforts to manage its growing gray wolf population.

As California eyes more solar on fallowed farmland, the Imperial Irrigation District is drawing a line — defending working ag land and weighing its role in the high-stakes Colorado River talks shaping the Southwest’s water future.

The 2025 Biological Summit took a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of alternative pest control solutions, with key regulators and industry leaders signaling a transformative moment for sustainable crop protection.

A joint committee has approved an audit request to investigate compliance with California pesticide laws, leaning into environmental justice calls while sidestepping industry opposition.