Voice of California Agriculture

California’s wolf population continues to expand and CDFW continues to look for ways to help deal with the population. A look at the critical need for Farm Bill to pass this year. Will putting walnuts in the produce...

Goats as a wildfire protection tool is threatened. From the Fields—how crops are progressing as reported by famers and livestock producers themselves. A change in the federal standards for orange juice will benefit...

Regulatory and compliance costs are taking a bite out of salad bowl producers in Monterey County. It could ultimately affect food shoppers. And a conversation with Farm Employers Labor Service to help farmers protect...

A Sierra Foothills winery has big plans for tea production—tea on its own, botanicals, and infusing into their wine. A fascinating look at the possibilities. Plus, From the Fields—what farmers and ranchers report in...

How big is this year’s pistachio crop--and just how many pistachios does the average American eat each year? The golden mussel, California's newest invasive pest, is already causing millions of dollars in damage. Plus...

A bill to bring grizzly bears back to California moves forward. Some help for livestock producers who lose animals to wolves. One of the worst years in memory for fire blight in pears. Finally, some promising news for...

We’ll check on the pear crop and why you should look for California fresh pears. Certified Crop Advisors helping farmers on and off the field. The USDA is cracking down on state errors in their food assistance programs...

An industry leaders says California needs to allocate more money to thwart pest threats. Legislation that could weaken a farmland protection law—known as the Williamson Act. Changes in watermelons from a generation ago...

A bill to help protect livestock from wolves. Money not keeping up with pest threats in California. Watermelon crop Agriculture innovation over the last 250 years.

As the USDA works to promote American cotton, hear from a California cotton leader about their challenges, the benefits of cotton fabrics, and the quality of California cotton. Farm officials continue to remind...

USDA works to increase demand for U.S. cotton. Americans eat more meat, despite the price. BLM sheds a Biden era regulation to the delight of ranchers and Farm Bureau. Food and agriculture’s huge economic footprint...

June is National Dairy Month, nutritional reminders, consumption trends and whole milk gets a boost. Plus, the 2026 California cherry crop hit by a series of bad weather breaks.

Regulations are costing Napa County grape growers as much as $1,700 per acre. Farmers report from the fields and vineyards around the state. Plus, are grocery scales and fuel dispensers at your gas station accurate...

More than 100 county Farm Bureau leaders will visit with state lawmakers during the month of May to discuss major farm issues. May is Mental Health Awareness Month—Studies show farmers are not immune to mental health...

Farm groups seek to clear label confusion of American wine. Farm Bureau opposes a bill that would undermine funding for Demonstration State Forests. Imagine This agricultural story contest winners. Cling Peach growers...