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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
October 2, 2024
Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management
October 2, 2024
Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill
September 30, 2024
UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements
September 24, 2024
Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
September 3, 2024
AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS
September 3, 2024
EPA Finalizes Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
August 21, 2024
CACASA Clarifies Food Safety Concerns Surrounding Dacthal
August 19, 2024
Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?
July 25, 2024
Extreme Heat Advisory
July 3, 2024
Westlands Water District Secures $2M WaterSMART Grants for Conservation and Drought Resiliency
October 3, 2024
Westlands Water District (District) recently secured $2 million through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s WaterSMART Initiative (WSI). Awarded funds will...
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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
October 2, 2024
Effects Last Months, Reducing Nut Crop Yields By Amy Quinton | October 2, 2023 Long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires...
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Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management
October 2, 2024
Courtesy of Westlands Water District Westlands Water District is encouraged by the recent decision to employ adaptive management as part...
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Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill
September 30, 2024
Congressmen David G. Valadao (R-CA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act after...
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UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements
September 24, 2024
Courtesy of the UC Davis News and Media Relations The University of California, Davis, has reached new agreements to license...
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Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
September 3, 2024
Courtesy of UCCE UCCE advisors provide free training to nursery and greenhouse staff Working as an irrigator seems straightforward at...
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AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS
September 3, 2024
Courtesy of CDFA News Three Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to the milk or food...
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Naturipe Farms Celebrates Peak Raspberry Harvest with Unmatched Quality
August 29, 2024
This year's crop, the largest yet in Naturipe history, contains new varietals There are raspberries as far as the eye...
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California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board
August 27, 2024
Courtesy of the California Department of Food and Agriculture The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch...
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EPA Finalizes Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
August 21, 2024
Courtesy of the Western Ag Processors Association The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy to protect over...
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CACASA Clarifies Food Safety Concerns Surrounding Dacthal
August 19, 2024
Courtesy of CACASA The California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association has issued a letter clarifying food safety concerns surrounding the...
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Economic Analysis Reveals Significant Impacts of Pesticide Policies on California Lettuce Production
August 15, 2024
Courtesy of the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy Today, Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP) released a comprehensive economic analysis...
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Westlands Water District Awarded $1,000,000 by the California Department of Water Resources
August 14, 2024
Courtesy of the Westlands Water District Public Affairs Department Grant will help implement projects to reduce flooding and facilitate groundwater...
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Duncan’s research ‘blew up preconceived ideas,’ improved almond, peach, grape production
August 6, 2024
Courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Roger Duncan, UCCE farm advisor in Stanislaus County, retires after 36 years For...
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Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?
July 25, 2024
Courtesy of UC ANR News UCCE scientists study feasibility of specialty crops for small urban growers The vacant lots around...
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$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors
July 24, 2024
Pacific Coast Coalition Opens Grants Round 5 to Support Dairy Processors – Applications Due September 30, 2024 The California Dairy...
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USDA Projects Larger 2024 Almond Crop; Down 7 Percent from May Forecast
July 10, 2024
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California Harvest 2024 predicted at 2.8 billion pounds while carryout expected to drop significantly. ...
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Extreme Heat Advisory
July 3, 2024
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CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING
July 3, 2024
Courtesy of the California Fresh Fruit Association The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds Governor Newsom’s enactment of legislation to...
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UC food-safety specialist tests biosensors to ensure safe produce
July 1, 2024
Courtesy of the UCANR News Ahmed El-Moghazy joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources as a UC Cooperative Extension food safety...
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July 3, 2024
CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING
Courtesy of the California Fresh Fruit Association The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds Governor Newsom’s enactment of legislation to...
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July 1, 2024
UC food-safety specialist tests biosensors to ensure safe produce
Courtesy of the UCANR News Ahmed El-Moghazy joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources as a UC Cooperative Extension food safety...
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June 28, 2024
Report outlines top concerns in California organic agriculture
Courtesy of Mike Hsu Organic Agriculture Institute needs assessment refines how it can address pressing challenges The explosive growth of...
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June 20, 2024
American Pistachio Growers Hires New President & CEO
Courtesy of the American Pistachio Growers Veteran sports marketing leader Zachary Fraser to head the non-profit trade association American Pistachio...
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June 13, 2024
Mojave Pistachios Fights for Survival, Seeks to Prevent Groundwater Pumping Shutdown by IWVGA
In a high-stakes battle for its very existence, Mojave Pistachios, a 1,600 acre privately owned pistachio farming operation in eastern...
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June 11, 2024
Almond Board of California announces 2024 election results
Courtesy of Almond Board of California Almond Board of California Announces 2024 Election Results New board will start its term...
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June 5, 2024
MORE THAN 20 DAIRY PARTNERS DISPLAY DAIRY TRENDS, SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS IN REAL CALIFORNIA MILK’S STREET OF DAIRY AT 2024 INTERNATIONAL DAIRY DELI BAKERY ASSOCIATION SHOW
Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend...
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June 5, 2024
Cover crops benefits may outweigh water-use in California
Courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Additional guidance needed for groundwater management strategies Cover crops are planted to protect...
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May 24, 2024
Valadao Calls on Newsom to Suspend Gas Tax Increase
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the entire California Republican congressional delegation in urging Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the...
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