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The beef packer and processing company, one of the valley’s largest employers, reached a settlement this week with the EPA.

Lawmakers are skeptical Newsom can make up for further cuts to incentives programs supporting farmers.

Bill Lyons, former CDFA secretary, leaves Gov. Gavin Newsom's staff where he served as the agriculture liaison.

Overruling the protests of sportfishing groups, a state commission has revised two controversial policies that impact Delta flows.

Farmers across the Corn Belt and northern Plains along with producers in California, western Texas, and the lower Mississippi River Valley have been the biggest beneficiaries of the Trump administration’s Market Facilitation Program over the past year, according to data obtained by Agri-Pulse.

The Food and Drug Administration, facing increased criticism of its regulatory process for gene-edited animals, is mounting a new effort to defend its policies to farmers, researchers and developers, but the industry is backing the Agriculture Department's push to take over some of FDA's oversight role.

In resigning, Lyons applauds Newsom’s attention to the valley * MFP benefitted ‘most affected’ * China acts on China deal

California to see fewest alfalfa acres since 1938 * Trump’s new water plan won’t help in a dry year * New bills address taxes on ag overtime, climate goals and pesticide training

Mountain lions are next, along with a plant that could stall Shasta Dam raise * Central Coast proposes updates to water quality regulation * Teamsters lawyer approved for Ag Labor Relations Board

President Donald Trump this week goes to India, where he is expected to press Prime Minister Narendra Modi on protectionist moves that apparently scuttled plans for a bilateral trade agreement.