California diesel prices skyrocketed in September, adding another layer of stress for farmers and truck fleet owners who depend on the fuel for daily work. According to AAA, California’s average diesel price on Oct. 1 was more than $8 a gallon, up sharply from $5.16 a year ago. California’s average price represents the highest in […]
California’s water year will be shaped by the arrival of El Niño, a climate pattern that raises the likelihood of intense precipitation and flooding in the coming months. Experts call the upcoming system a super El Niño. A National Weather Service report in August said there’s a 69% chance its strength would exceed that of […]
The Kings County Farm Bureau Board of Directors has voted to support the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency’s proposed Proposition 218 assessment. The Mid-Kings River GSA is seeking landowner approval for an assessment of up to $26.84 per assessable acre for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The assessment is structured as a not-to-exceed amount, with […]
Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced a 3 percent allocation increase for Westlands Water District (District) and other south-of-Delta Central Valley Project irrigation water service and repayment contractors In response, Allison Febbo, General Manager of Westlands Water District, issued the following statement: “We appreciate this increased allocation and want to acknowledge the hard work the […]
Dairy Girl Network (DGN) announces opening of nominations for the DGN Forward Under 40 award, sponsored by Lely, and the DGN Leading Impact award. Online nominations are now open and due August 31, 2026. Award winners will be honored at the Forward TogetHER National Conference from October 27 – 29, 2026 in Lexington, Kentucky. The […]
Agricultural groups in California are paying close attention this month to the trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada. The North American neighbor has long been the top export market for agricultural products from California and the U.S. as a whole. But a trade conflict that began shortly after President Donald Trump returned to office […]
Newly posted state air monitoring data reveal that the average annual level of the fumigant pesticide 1,3-dichloropropene (1,3-D) near the Fresno County town of Parlier reached 0.35 parts per billion (ppb) in 2025 — 31% above the 0.27 ppb “action level” set by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) as the trigger for further […]
As Americans prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, and mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, many families will gather in a familiar way: around the grill with burgers, sides, lemonade and dessert. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2026 Summer Cookout Cost Survey, a classic Independence Day cookout for 10 people will cost $73.82, […]
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has awarded California Farm Bureau (CAFB) $1.1 million to administer payment to ranchers who have lost livestock due to wolf attacks. California Farm Bureau’s non-profit arm, California Bountiful Foundation, will administer the program to ensure that ranchers whose livestock are killed are not left stranded and can […]
America’s demand for meat continues to grow, even as the cost of beef, pork and chicken rises. Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to grilling season, and in the latest Market Intel, American Farm Bureau Federation economists analyzed what prices shoppers may find at the grocery store. Industry analysis shows meat sales hit $112 […]