CALIFORNIA CATTLEMAN WEEKLY
March 30, 2026
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CDFW Provides Updates Regarding Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program Evaluation
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued a press release announcing that it has “started a process to evaluate California’s Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program.” Additional details of that process, including plans for a stakeholder survey and “four public meetings in counties with wolf presence,” are available on the agency’s Wolf Livestock Compensation Grants website. That webpage also includes the meeting materials from two stakeholder meetings in which CCA staff participated. For additional details, see the March 16 edition of California Cattleman Weekly.
Upcoming CCA Events
May 20-21, 2026, San Diego
Our room block at the Hilton and early bird registration are now open. Click here for more details.
CCA Midyear Meeting
June 24-25, 2026, Reno
CCA’s 2026 Midyear Meeting will be held June 24th and 25th at the Atlantis Casino Resort in Reno, NV. We encourage you to maximize your membership by attending and being an active part of the CCA policy making process. Come discuss issues with fellow producers and hear updates. We are excited to be back at the Reno Rodeo for their Wednesday night performance! Click here for more details.
Upcoming Industry Events
California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Summit and Tour
April 9-10, 2026, Stockton
You’re invited to the Rangeland Summit and Tour April 9-10, 2026. Ranchers, conservationists, agencies, academics and others are coming together at the upcoming California Rangeland Conservation Coalition Summit and Tour to strengthen the partnerships that support working landscapes and ranching across the state. The theme is Rangelands, Relationships and Open Dialogue, and your voice is important!
The Summit will take place in Stockton and the keynote speaker is Dr. Lynn Huntsinger, UC Berkeley. The Tour is at the Stone Lakes Refuge along I5 at Elk Grove.
Industry News
Chairman Thompson Welcomes Rep. Valadao to Ag Committee American Ag Network “‘On behalf of the House Committee on Agriculture, I would like to extend a warm welcome to Rep. Valadao,’ Chairman Thompson said. ‘As a producer who understands the ins and outs of a family operation, Mr. Valadao appreciates the opportunities and challenges facing farm country, and this is reflected in how deeply he cares about his community and the greater agricultural industry. I can think of no one better suited to carry on Doug LaMalfa’s legacy of being a true advocate for California agriculture. While a new addition to the agriculture committee, Rep. Valadao is no stranger to supporting our farm families in the halls of Congress. I look forward to seeing how he makes his mark on the work of the committee.’” To continue reading, click here.
Workers’ strike at one of the largest US meatpacking plants will continue for a 3rd week SFGate “Thousands of striking workers at one of the nation’s largest meatpacking plants will extend their walkout to a third week as they push for higher wages and better health care. Industry experts said it’s too early to know if the strike that began March 16 at the Swift Beef Co. plant in Greeley, Colorado, will impact retail beef prices that already had soared to record levels.” To read more, click here.
Diesel prices hit $7 per gallon in California, squeezing Escondido dairy farmer NBC 7 San Diego “Due to the war in Iran, the cost of gas has risen to an average of $5.90 per gallon. As NBC 7’s Allison Ash explains, the price of diesel is even higher. That price affects everything from food to building materials and retail items that are shipped in trucks that use diesel.” To hear more, click here.
