Stanislaus County Celebrating Horticulture and Agricultural Report 2025

1. 1 Letter to CDFA Secretary
2. 2 Top Ten Commodities
3. 3 Summary of Categories
4. 4 Field Crops
6. 6 Apiary Products
6. 6 Fruit & Nut Crops
8. 8 Nursery Products
8. 8 Other Agriculture
9. 9 Vegetable Crops
10. 10 Livestock & Poultry
11. 11 Livestock & Poultry Products
12. 12 GWSS Quarantine
13. 13 Pesticide Safety
13. 13 Weights and Measures
14. 14 Pest Exclusion
14. 14 Pest Detection
15. 15 Exports
15. 15 Direct Marketing
16. 16 Celebrating Horticulture
17. 17 Awards & Recognitions

OUR STAFF

Linda pinfold

Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures

Jatinder Gill

Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights & Measures

* Crop Report Committee Members

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE &WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Linda PinfoldAGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

Jatinder GillASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

WE BUILD COMMUNITY

It is my pleasure to present the 2025 Agricultural Report for Stanislaus County, pursuant to Sections 2272 and 2279 of the California Food and Agricultural Code. Required by law, this report provides information on the condition of the agricultural industry, including production, value, and the presence of pests or quarantines within the county. Reported values represent estimated gross farm-gate values and do not account for production costs; they should not be interpreted as profit or loss. Local re-spending and support multipliers are not included in these figures.

In 2025, Stanislaus County's total gross value of agricultural production was $3,326,047,000, a 6% increase from 2024. Almonds continued their upward trajectory, increasing in value to $1.04 billion, maintaining their position as the county's highest-valued commodity. Moderately decreasing in value, milk and poultry remained in second and third place, at $676 million and $272 million, respectively. For nearly the last decade, these three industries have been the backbone of local agriculture, representing nearly 60% of the county's total agricultural value.

From novice hobbyists to expert breeders, Stanislaus County has long been home to horticulturalists of many types. There is a longstanding commercial horticultural history in the county, valued at $1.85 million in 2025. Several large and well-known ornamental and agricultural production nurseries hail from Stanislaus County, and many proprietary cultivars have been developed here. In turn, the industry is supported by venerable Garden Clubs, plant societies and robust educational horticulture programs at the high school and college level, among others.

I extend my sincere appreciation to my team, as well as to the producers, industry representatives, and public agencies that contribute data for this report.

Respectfully submitted,

Linda PinfoldAgricultural CommissionerSealer of Weights and Measures

LETTER TO CDFA SECRETARY

4 Pasture, Irrigated Includes: Clover, Lovegrass 5 Seed Crops Includes: Black-eyed Bean, Lima Bean, Rice

field crops - continued

fruit & nut crops - continued

In 2024, staff found Glassy-winged Sharpshooter (GWSS) in Turlock. GWSS can vector the bacteria Xylella fastidiosa that causes disease in many plants. The sap sucking insect feeds and lays eggs on over 300 species of plants. Notable hosts include crape myrtles, citrus, and grapes.

Since the discovery of GWSS in 2024, the quarantine area has been expanded three times to now include all Turlock city limits. Trapping and eradication treatments are ongoing to control and limit the spread of GWSS.

Yellow panel sticky trap

County Agricultural Commissioners are essential partners with California Department of Pesticide Regulation. County inspectors issue necessary permits, enforce regulations, and provide vital local oversight. Counties ensure safe and legal use of pesticides and protection of human health, agriculture, and the environment.

2025 Pesticide Program Statistics

523 Private Applicator Certificates (PAC) Issued

9 PAC Review & Exam Sessions Hosted

4 PAC Exam Only Sessions Hosted

12 Continuing Education Classes Presented

5 Community Outreach Events Hosted

2 Pesticide Container Recycling Events:

• 241 Participating Growers

• 55,100 lbs. Plastic Diverted From Landfill

The Weights and Measures Division upholds the integrity of commercial transactions involving weight or measurement within the county. Inspectors enforce state regulations for consumer protection and ensure businesses compete fairly, protecting buyers and sellers alike.

2025 Weights & Measures Program Statistics

2,800 Weighing Devices Sealed

6,500 Measuring Devices Sealed115 Petroleum Audits - 19 Weighmaster Audits