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Economists see bioeconomy as a potential lifeline for California agriculture

07/01/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

UC agricultural economists say crop residues, almond shells and forestry could fuel a growing bioeconomy that creates new revenue and jobs for rural California — if the state can overcome infrastructure, permitting and workforce barriers.

Winter forage could keep SGMA-idled farmland productive, report finds

07/01/26 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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A new PPIC report finds low-water winter forage crops could help San Joaquin Valley farmers keep some SGMA-affected land productive while reducing dust and generating modest returns.

California water leaders confront the hard math for agriculture

05/27/26 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

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California water leaders are moving from broad planning to hard math, with the next administration facing tough choices over new supplies, groundwater recharge, nitrate rules and how much farmland the state can keep in production.

California groundwater recovery stalls as pumping outpaces recharge

05/27/26 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s aquifers saw some short-term relief from wet years, but a new DWR report shows groundwater storage losses, long-term water level declines and San Joaquin Valley subsidence continue to challenge the state’s sustainability goals.

Solar bill stalls as farmland transition accelerates

05/20/26 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

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A Central Valley solar study bill stalled in the Legislature, leaving unresolved how California should balance renewable energy goals with farmland preservation, SGMA-driven land retirement and the future of farm communities.

Grid shortfalls, energy rates and water scarcity collide as valley ag faces a turning point

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

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San Joaquin Valley leaders warn that rising energy costs, water limits and grid constraints are putting California agriculture at a crossroads.

California dairies drive $23B in economic impact and 152,000 jobs

11/26/25 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s dairy industry fueled more than $23 billion in economic activity and supported nearly 152,000 jobs last year, highlighting its outsized role in the state’s farm economy and rural communities.

DWR study warns groundwater decline threatens valley farms

11/26/25 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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A new DWR study warns groundwater decline is threatening San Joaquin Valley farm water supplies and calls for stabilizing aquifers to protect agriculture.

Newsom plan orients Central Valley’s future around clean energy

11/27/24 7:05 AM By Chloe Lovejoy

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During two stops in Fresno and Kern counties, California Governor Gavin Newsom promised to “not leave anybody else behind” in the new California Jobs First Economic Blueprint that outlines an expansion of “clean economy” sectors in historically agricultural regions.

New research suggests small changes in crop water use could yield big results

03/27/24 7:19 AM By Sara Wyant

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A new study out of UC Santa Barbara suggests that more efficient farming practices could save as much water as switching crops or fallowing fields to help address California’s water issues.

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Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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