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UC Davis Professor Rachel Vannette Talks Bees and Skis
March 6, 2025
Date Production Workshop Set for April 23 in Palm Desert
March 5, 2025
Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27
February 7, 2025
California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
February 5, 2025
Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2025 Almond Leadership Class
February 3, 2025
California Dairies, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Transition
January 29, 2025
Study Shows 64% Increase in Regulatory Costs for Lettuce Farmers
January 27, 2025
Many Types of Bees Can Get Almond Pollination Done
January 19, 2025
Major Myths Regarding Water Use In Almonds
January 16, 2025
UCCE Offers Water Measurement Training Jan. 30 in Davis
January 14, 2025
Long-Awaited UC Davis Bee Genetics Book Updated
January 6, 2025
UC Davis Professor Rachel Vannette Talks Bees and Skis
March 6, 2025
Ski with a scientist? Yes! That’s what occurred when community ecologist (and veteran skier) Rachel Vannette, professor and vice chair of...
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Date Production Workshop Set for April 23 in Palm Desert
March 5, 2025
Courtesy of the UCANR News Scientists to present research on irrigation, nutrients, disease, pests and regulations The 2025 California Date...
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New Legislation Aims to Boost Farmworker Pay and Support Agricultural Employers
February 26, 2025
Last week, Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced legislation to create a tax credit for agricultural employers to help cover the...
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California Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Showcase Returns to Visalia on March 12, 2025
February 24, 2025
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) invites growers and allied agricultural industry members to join them for the 2025 Citrus Showcase on...
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California Milk Advisory Board Selects Student Ambassadors to Share California Dairy Messages with International Audience
February 12, 2025
Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to introduce the selected interns for...
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Walter Leal: From a “Rough Childhood’ to Internationally Recognized Scientist
February 10, 2025
UC Davis distinguished professor Walter Soares Leal soared from a self-described “rough childhood” in his native Brazil to become an internationally recognized...
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Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27
February 7, 2025
Courtesy of UC ANR News CONTACT: Pam Kan-Rice, (510) 206-3476, pam.kanrice@ucanr.edu The latest in irrigation research and technology will be showcased...
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Almond Board of California Calls for 2025 Board of Directors Candidates
February 6, 2025
Election cycle begins Friday, Feb. 7 asking candidates to declare by April 1 The 2025 election cycle for the Almond...
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California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
February 5, 2025
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 California Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland...
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Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2025 Almond Leadership Class
February 3, 2025
The outstanding 16th class of professionals begins a year-long immersion to become the next great leaders of the California almond...
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California Dairies, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Transition
January 29, 2025
President & CEO Brad Anderson Announces Retirement at Year End; COO Rob Vandenheuvel Named as Successor California Dairies, Inc. (CDI),...
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Study Shows 64% Increase in Regulatory Costs for Lettuce Farmers
January 27, 2025
Rising costs of regulatory compliance for lettuce growers indicate a 63.7% increase in the past seven years in a study...
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Westlands Water District Lauds President Trump’s Commitment to Improving California Water
January 27, 2025
President Trump’s Executive Order regarding water resource in California ensures that the needs of the people of California, including family...
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Nutrition Experts Produce White Paper Regarding Almond Nutrition Findings
January 24, 2025
White Paper Should Be Big in Promoting Almond Consumption By Patrick Cavanaugh, Ag Information Network Making sure people know about...
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Many Types of Bees Can Get Almond Pollination Done
January 19, 2025
Mason, Blue Orchard Bees Are Fit for the Job By Patrick Cavanaugh, with the AgInformation Network Could different species...
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Major Myths Regarding Water Use In Almonds
January 16, 2025
Irrigating Almonds, Four Crops Per Drop By Patrick Cavanaugh, Ag Information Network There are significant myths regarding almonds....
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UCCE Offers Water Measurement Training Jan. 30 in Davis
January 14, 2025
Courtesy of the UC ANR News California water-rights holders are required by state law to measure and report the water...
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Long-Awaited UC Davis Bee Genetics Book Updated
January 6, 2025
Hear that buzz? The long-awaited update of the landmark UC Davis-authored book, Queen Bee Rearing and Bee Breeding by Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. (1907-2003),...
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Young Orchard Water and Nutrient Management Workshops Offered in Madera, Stockton, Parlier, Tulare
January 3, 2025
Courtesy of UC ANR News Growers invited to discuss young almonds, pistachios, walnuts, olives, citrus and peach orchards starting Feb....
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Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Visit to California
December 23, 2024
Courtesy of the CDFA California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit for nine reindeer scheduled to...
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January 3, 2025
Young Orchard Water and Nutrient Management Workshops Offered in Madera, Stockton, Parlier, Tulare
Courtesy of UC ANR News Growers invited to discuss young almonds, pistachios, walnuts, olives, citrus and peach orchards starting Feb....
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December 23, 2024
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Visit to California
Courtesy of the CDFA California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit for nine reindeer scheduled to...
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December 19, 2024
American Pistachio Growers Receives More Federal Marketing Grant Money
Courtesy of the American Pistachio Growers Grant funds totaling $3.25 million will fuel marketing efforts to boost consumer demand The...
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December 18, 2024
California Dairy Students Partner with California Dairy Families to Raise Milk Donations for Families in Need
Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board 2nd Real California Milk Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge focuses on increasing access to fresh...
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December 18, 2024
To Limit Bird Flu Spread, Keep Wild Birds Away From Poultry, Livestock
Courtesy of the UCANR News Waterfowl Alert Network data help assess risk of avian influenza H5N1 Every winter, millions of...
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December 16, 2024
Alicia Rockwell New Board Chair for the Almond Board of California
Starts in new role Jan. 1, 2025. The Almond Board of California’s Board of Directors elected Alicia Rockwell to be...
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December 13, 2024
California Table Grape Commission Hires Director of Community Service and Health Programs
Courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission The California Table Grape Commission welcomes Jackie Nakashian as the director of community...
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December 9, 2024
Bowles Farming Company Receives California Leopold Conservation Award
Bowles Farming Company of Los Banos is the 2024 California Leopold Conservation Award® recipient. The $10,000 award honors farmers,...
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December 9, 2024
Will importing workers lead to importing crops?
Courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources News A dwindling and aging agricultural workforce, coupled with higher labor costs, have...
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