Potential mountain lion listing as threatened 

New laws for farm employers for 2026- not knowing them could be costly.  

National farm legislation is still needed for this year 

Milk output is now at record levels, but could plummet later this year 

Fears of the spread of the golden mussel. 

The state Farm Bureau president discusses the state livestock industry’s ongoing predator issues with lions and wolves.   

Farm Bureau is pressuring Congress to give help to the Specialty Crop producers 

What the recent Cattle on Feed Report means to future beef supplies 

And how last fall’s rainstorms made for a difficult harvest for rice farmers.

Chemically treated pears from Argentina hurts California’s fresh harvest pear market. Industry looks for help.  

Shannon Douglas, president, CA Farm Bureau, has a message for rural California in the wake of the passage of Prop 50.  

From the Fields—Reports from various farmers from around the state about their activities and last season. 

We speak with a rancher who lost their family horse and a 600-pound calf to wolves on New Year’s Day.   

A look at the government’s new Recommended Dietary Guidelines and what it may mean for farmers. 

Plus, the State’s water supply situation at the beginning of the year. 

We speak with a rose grower about the market and supply for Valentine’s Day.

Farm Bureau president talks about the cost of regulations sinking farmers.

The pear industry seeks relief from a flood of imports.

A webinar series for those transitioning to organic farming.

Shannon Douglass talks issues for Farm Bureau in 2026.  

New laws for the new year 

Hog and Beef supply numbers and what it means for consumers 

Farm fatalities are lower than other dangerous professions in 2025 

Scholarship applications are coming due. College bound students should check it out.  

Farm Bureau President talks 2025 Year in Ag.   

“Regenerative agriculture,” explained.  

Minimum wage increased.  

Campaign School—to help members running for political office or involved in a campaign 

Farm Bureau donates 1,000 backpacks with supplies for school students .

Why Farm Bureau is hosting a campaign school for political office seekers, and we speak with several farm leaders about Christmas on the Farm—work still needs to be done. 

Researchers are trying to protect livestock from mountain lions. The American Farm Bureau is pleased with proposed changes in clean water regulations and will check in with a farmer of persimmons and figs to learn a little about the crop and their health benefits.   

Del Monte bankruptcy concerns cling peach growers, choose and cut Christmas trees, and poinsettias.