California Farm Bureau engagement secured updates to California's wolf program, including expanded hazing tools, improved data sharing and added deterrence support. Additional funding and coordination efforts aim to strengthen livestock protection statewide.
On March 30, the California State Water Resources Control Board released the Second Statewide Agricultural Expert Draft Panel Report. Comments are due by 12 p.m. on April 30. The panel met repeatedly between August 2025 and May 2026 to address nine formal charge questions.
Assembly Bill 1603 would establish a sweeping restriction on pesticides containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, significantly impacting agricultural, commercial and residential pest management across California. The bill prohibits the California Department of Pesticide Regulation from registering new pesticides with intentionally added PFAS.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reopened acreage reporting for the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers program, offering one-time aid to specialty crop growers. Eligible producers must report 2025 acreage to their local USDA Farm Service Agency office by April 24 to receive assistance.
American Farm Bureau Federation is collecting farmer input on fertilizer purchasing trends at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The survey closes today. Members are encouraged to participate to help inform accurate data on cost impacts and pre-purchasing behavior.
Senate Bill 1305, by Laura Richardson, D-Long Beach, would study the feasibility of reintroducing grizzly bears to California. Amendments require cost, capacity and agricultural impact analysis. The bill now moves to Senate Appropriations Committee.
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