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CA grazing sector threatened as goat herder wage soars to $240K
It’s not a typo. Herders employed to graze goats in fire-prone landscapes across California are…
Jul 17, 2026 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
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H-2A rule change puts spotlight on work visa program
After years of rising labor costs, some farmers have seen relief during the past…
Jun 5, 2026 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
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Bill brings back ag overtime tax credit proposal
A bipartisan bill introduced last month by California state legislators would create a tax…
Feb 13, 2026 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
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Grape glut lessens as growers scrap vines
A global downturn in wine consumption in recent years left California with a persistent…
Feb 13, 2026 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
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New CA laws affecting farms took effect Jan. 1
Several new state laws beginning will impact agriculture in California.
Jan 9, 2026 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau
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Farm groups seek new autonomous tractor regulation
California farm advocates feel they may be closer than ever to achieving regulatory changes…
Nov 7, 2025 · By Caleb Hampton, Ag Alert editor, California Farm Bureau