California

Get the latest California agriculture news, research and developments covering farming, crop production, agricultural policy, agribusiness, water management and food markets. California is a major US agricultural producer, known for almonds, pistachios, grapes, strawberries, lettuce, tomatoes, citrus, dairy and other specialty crops. Coverage includes developments affecting growers, farmworkers, agricultural businesses, research institutions and food supply chains across the state.

Key areas include drought management, irrigation efficiency, groundwater regulation, soil health, pest and disease control, crop protection, farm machinery and precision agriculture. Reporting also tracks fertilizer and pesticide regulations, labour availability, extreme weather, water allocation, organic farming and climate adaptation. California’s agricultural sector operates under distinctive environmental and regulatory conditions, making water availability, sustainable production and compliance important issues for farmers and agribusinesses.

Find updates on new crop varieties, agricultural research, biological crop protection, agtech investments, commodity prices, export markets and state policy decisions. Coverage also includes developments from the University of California, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and other research and regulatory bodies, highlighting innovations and challenges shaping the state’s agricultural productivity and competitiveness.