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 department increase sales? 

A California start-up company develops a product to help livestock producers.

Farm Bureau pushes back on new off-road diesel regulations.  

Farm Bill--can it be passed this year? It’s desperately needed for specialty crop farmers 

A couple in Alameda County is connecting locally produced meat with consumers. 

California lettuce is safe to eat, despite outbreaks in other countries.

Us and others are seeking uniformity in food labeling regulations across the nation.

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 California farmers. 

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 employees from heat and to stay compliant with heat illness regulations. The fines are costly.  

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 their region of the state about their crops this season.   

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, the almond harvest is beginning --we’ll look at their challenges and market conditions. 

Food prices continue to rise, but are farmers sharing in those higher prices? And where does California rank when it comes to grocery costs? 

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 pear farmers. 

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 costing taxpayers billions.  

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, plus the health benefits. 

The cost of the 4th of July cookout. 

For National Ice Cream months, learn how much George Washington spent on ice cream one summer, and the origin of the hot fudge sundae.  

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.