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UC Davis Postdoc Wins AMCA’s Hollandsworth Prize

UC Davis postdoctoral scholar and vector-borne disease specialist Olivia Winokur of the Chris Barker lab won the $2600 Hollandsworth Prize for best student research...
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UC Davis Postdoc Wins AMCA’s Hollandsworth Prize

Study offers insights on reducing nitrate contamination from groundwater recharge

By Mike Hsu With California enduring record-breaking rain and snow and Gov. Gavin Newsom recently easing restrictions on groundwater recharge,...
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Study offers insights on reducing nitrate contamination from groundwater recharge

California Strawberry Commission Statement on Pajaro and Salinas River Flooding

California Strawberry Commission President Rick Tomlinson released the following statement regarding the flooding occurring in the Pajaro community and along...
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California Strawberry Commission Statement on Pajaro and Salinas River Flooding

CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON FEED INSPECTION ADVISORY BOARD

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces one vacancy on the Feed Inspection Advisory Board (FIAB). This board...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON FEED INSPECTION ADVISORY BOARD

CDFA AWARDS $12.25 MILLION FOR THE POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM

CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation (OEFI) has selected 10 organizations to receive $12.25 million in funding through a new...
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CDFA AWARDS $12.25 MILLION FOR THE POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM

Dam Release Cut Will Help Ease Flood Flow

By Steve Haugen and Randy McFarland UNPRECEDENTED ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TONIGHT at Pine Flat Dam to reduce at least...
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Dam Release Cut Will Help Ease Flood Flow

UC Agriculture and Natural Resources statements on Richard Rosenberg’s death

Richard Rosenberg, former chairman and CEO of the Bank of America, died Friday, March 3. He was 92. When Rosenberg...
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UC Agriculture and Natural Resources statements on Richard Rosenberg’s death

AECA Hammers PG&E Over Energy Rates for Agriculture

Many of California’s farmers and rural residents are paying triple the national average for energy rates. Recent spikes at the...
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AECA Hammers PG&E Over Energy Rates for Agriculture

California Pistachio Growers and Processors Contribute $6.4 Billion-Plus Impact to State’s Economy

By Judy Hirigoyen With every new acre of pistachios California reaps a wellspring of economic rewards totaling more than $6.4...
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California Pistachio Growers and Processors Contribute $6.4 Billion-Plus Impact to State’s Economy

UC ANR receives $1 million for VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program

By Pam Kan-Rice University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has been awarded a $1 million UC Climate...
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UC ANR receives $1 million for VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program

California Walnuts Raises Awareness of the Power of Omega-3 ALA in March

By California Walnut Commission California Walnuts is raising awareness of the health benefits associated with omega-3 alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), while...
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California Walnuts Raises Awareness of the Power of Omega-3 ALA in March

Richard Smith retires after 37 years of translating science into solutions for vegetable growers

By: Pam Kan-Rice For four decades, when a new plant disease infects fields of lettuce or a new regulation is...
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Richard Smith retires after 37 years of translating science into solutions for vegetable growers

Cal Poly Strawberry Center Honored for Innovation in Pest Management

By Jeff Cardinale As the 4th most valuable crop in California, the strawberry industry continues to advance in many ways, including...
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Cal Poly Strawberry Center Honored for Innovation in Pest Management

Statement on the Bureau of Reclamation’s Initial 2023 Water Supply Allocation for the Friant Division

By Alex Biering Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that initial water supply allocations for the Friant Division contractors and...
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Statement on the Bureau of Reclamation’s Initial 2023 Water Supply Allocation for the Friant Division

Westlands Water District Responds to Central Valley Project Initial Water Allocation

By Elizabeth Jonasson Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced the initial water allocation for Central Valley Project (CVP) water....
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Westlands Water District Responds to  Central Valley Project Initial Water Allocation

Farm Smart program instills appreciation for ag in Imperial Valley youth

By Saoimanu Sope, UCANR Desert REC program has reached more than 168,000 people thanks to broad community support "Oohs" and...
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Farm Smart program instills appreciation for ag in Imperial Valley youth

CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON CVP WATER ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) has issued a statement in response to today’s initial water allocation announcement of 35%...
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CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON CVP WATER  ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT

Almond Board of California Announces 2023 Elections

By: Rick Kushman, Almond Board of California Elections for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors have launched...
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Almond Board of California Announces 2023 Elections

California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Mentors’ Award Recipient and Keynote Speakers for Upcoming 87th Annual Meeting

The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) is pleased to announce the recipient for the Mentors’ Award along with the speakers...
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California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Mentors’ Award Recipient and Keynote Speakers for Upcoming 87th Annual Meeting

Water Board Grants Lamont District $25.4 Million to Secure Safe Drinking Water for 20,000 Residents

Project will consolidate systems of two severely disadvantaged communities By Dimitri Stanich, California Water Boards In Kern County today, the...
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Water Board Grants Lamont District $25.4 Million to Secure Safe Drinking Water for 20,000 Residents

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California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Mentors’ Award Recipient and Keynote Speakers for Upcoming 87th Annual Meeting
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California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Mentors’ Award Recipient and Keynote Speakers for Upcoming 87th Annual Meeting

The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) is pleased to announce the recipient for the Mentors’ Award along with the speakers...
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Water Board Grants Lamont District $25.4 Million to Secure Safe Drinking Water for 20,000 Residents
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Water Board Grants Lamont District $25.4 Million to Secure Safe Drinking Water for 20,000 Residents

Project will consolidate systems of two severely disadvantaged communities By Dimitri Stanich, California Water Boards In Kern County today, the...
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U.S. EPA Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Labels for Agricultural Use: Opportunity for Public Comment
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U.S. EPA Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Labels for Agricultural Use: Opportunity for Public Comment

By Roger A. Baldwin, Professor of Cooperative Extension, UC Davis and Niamh Quinn, Cooperative Extension Advisor, UC South Coast Research...
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Floral Sales Soar as Valentine’s Day Nears
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Floral Sales Soar as Valentine’s Day Nears

By Caleb Hampton, California Farm Bureau Fresh cut flowers have seldom been so coveted. A pandemic-related boom, driven by people...
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CDFA Now Accepting Research Grant Proposals for California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board
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CDFA Now Accepting Research Grant Proposals for California Fruit Tree, Nut Tree, and Grapevine Improvement Advisory Board

By Steve Lyle, CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is now accepting applications for the California Fruit...
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Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2023 Almond Leadership Class
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Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2023 Almond Leadership Class

By Rick Kushman, Almond Board The outstanding 14th class of professionals begins a year-long immersion to become the next great...
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New UCCE Advisors Bring Fresh Ideas to Protect Lettuce From INSV, Pythium Wilt
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New UCCE Advisors Bring Fresh Ideas to Protect Lettuce From INSV, Pythium Wilt

By Mike Hsu, UCANR Salinas Valley lettuce growers lost about $150 million in 2022 due to diseases A stormy winter...
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Caltrans Seeks Rural, Tribal Volunteers for Latest ‘Road Charge’ Study
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Caltrans Seeks Rural, Tribal Volunteers for Latest ‘Road Charge’ Study

Source: Caltrans Participants can earn up to $250 for 7-month pilot The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is recruiting volunteers...
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UC ANR Expands Expertise for Climate Change, Economic Development With New Hires
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UC ANR Expands Expertise for Climate Change, Economic Development With New Hires

By Pam Kan-Rice and Mike Hsu, UCANR University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources continued bringing scientists and their practical...
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