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Ahead of releasing his revised budget proposal, Newsom teased out new spending for flood protection and response and nudged up drought relief for businesses supporting farmers.

Asm. James Gallagher is proposing $100 million in relief for small businesses that support agriculture and are struggling after drought and flooding.

In less than a week,Newsom has pushed through the Legislature sweeping changes to the way farmworkers vote in union elections.

The Legislature is advancing a bill to halt water grabs by hedge fund investors and venture capitalists, raising fears of upending transfer markets.

Asparagus production in the Golden State has plummeted and farmers are turning to unique varieties and new marketing avenues to continue producing the crop.

Declines in fertilizer prices from 2022 highs and an improvement in California’s water supply suggest the upcoming fruit and nut season could be a good one for growers.

Natalie Dyenson has been selected as the new chief regulatory and food safety officer of the International Fresh Produce Association and Mission Produce has brought on Diana McClean as director of marketing and communications.

Crop insurance companies and their agents have spent years fighting off cuts in Congress or at USDA. Now, they're arguing limits imposed more than a decade ago are unfairly shrinking returns for specialty crop policies, a priority sector for policymakers, and appealing for an increase in federal reimbursement.

The department has opened the first round of staff positions to implement $19.5 billion in Inflation Reduction Act funding over five years.