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California’s $15 Million AgTech Revolution: How Growers Are Plugging Into the Future
California agriculture is on the cusp of a major transformation. The newly announced California AgTech Alliance (CAA) — a statewide partnership backed by more than $15 million in funding — is uniting research institutions, government agencies, and industry leaders in a coordinated effort to accelerate innovation across the state’s $50 billion agricultural economy. For growers across the Central Valley and beyond, this initiative could mean faster access to breakthrough techno

by AGC News
Oct 273 min read


California Agriculture Surpasses $60 Billion in Production Value: Growth, Challenges, and the Road Ahead
California agriculture has reached a historic milestone. According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) , the...

by AGC News
Sep 293 min read


Budget Error Leaves CDFA $40M Short for Healthy Soils Program
Last week, the Department of Finance discovered several drafting errors in the state’s budget, leaving the CDFA with $40 million less for...

by Sara VanderPoel
Nov 15, 20231 min read


2023-24 California Navel Orange Objective Measurement Report
The initial 2023-24 California Navel orange forecast is 74.0 million cartons, up 1% from the previous year. These forecasts are based on...

by Sara VanderPoel
Sep 14, 20233 min read


What You Can Start Doing Before SWEEP Applications Open in November
Information Sourced from Sentry Ag Services and the CDFA Website The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) is a CDFA...

by Sara VanderPoel
Aug 23, 20232 min read


USDA Names April “Invasive Plant Pest & Disease Awareness Month”
Each year, invasive insects and plant diseases cause an estimated $40 billion in damages to plants in the US. In an effort to gain...

by Sara VanderPoel
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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