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California Milk Advisory Board Selects Student Ambassadors to Share California Dairy Messages with International Audience

Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board  The California Milk Advisory Board is pleased to introduce the selected interns for...
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California Milk Advisory Board Selects Student Ambassadors to Share California Dairy Messages with International Audience

Walter Leal: From a “Rough Childhood’ to Internationally Recognized Scientist

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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Walter Leal: From a “Rough Childhood’ to Internationally Recognized Scientist

Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27

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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Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27

Almond Board of California Calls for 2025 Board of Directors Candidates

Election cycle begins Friday, Feb. 7 asking candidates to declare by April 1 The 2025 election cycle for the Almond...
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Almond Board of California Calls for 2025 Board of Directors Candidates

California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 California Leopold Conservation Award®.   The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland...
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California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees

Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2025 Almond Leadership Class

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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Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2025 Almond Leadership Class

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Transition

President & CEO Brad Anderson Announces Retirement at Year End; COO Rob Vandenheuvel Named as Successor California Dairies, Inc. (CDI),...
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California Dairies, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Transition

Study Shows 64% Increase in Regulatory Costs for Lettuce Farmers

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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Study Shows 64% Increase in Regulatory Costs for Lettuce Farmers

Westlands Water District Lauds President Trump’s Commitment to Improving California Water

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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Westlands Water District Lauds President Trump’s Commitment to Improving California Water

Nutrition Experts Produce White Paper Regarding Almond Nutrition Findings

White Paper Should Be Big in Promoting Almond Consumption By Patrick Cavanaugh, Ag Information Network Making sure people know about...
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Nutrition Experts Produce White Paper Regarding Almond Nutrition Findings

Many Types of Bees Can Get Almond Pollination Done

Mason, Blue Orchard Bees Are Fit for the Job By Patrick Cavanaugh, with the AgInformation Network   Could different species...
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Many Types of Bees Can Get Almond Pollination Done

Major Myths Regarding Water Use In Almonds

Irrigating Almonds, Four Crops Per Drop   By Patrick Cavanaugh, Ag Information Network   There are significant myths regarding almonds....
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Major Myths Regarding Water Use In Almonds

UCCE Offers Water Measurement Training Jan. 30 in Davis

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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UCCE Offers Water Measurement Training Jan. 30 in Davis

Long-Awaited UC Davis Bee Genetics Book Updated

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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Long-Awaited UC Davis Bee Genetics Book Updated

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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Young Orchard Water and Nutrient Management Workshops Offered in Madera, Stockton, Parlier, Tulare

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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Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Visit to California

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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American Pistachio Growers Receives More Federal Marketing Grant Money

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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California Dairy Students Partner with California Dairy Families to Raise Milk Donations for Families in Need

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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To Limit Bird Flu Spread, Keep Wild Birds Away From Poultry, Livestock

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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Alicia Rockwell New Board Chair for the Almond Board of California

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To Limit Bird Flu Spread, Keep Wild Birds Away From Poultry, Livestock
University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources

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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Alicia Rockwell New Board Chair for the Almond Board of California
Almond Board News

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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California Table Grape Commission Hires Director of Community Service and  Health Programs
California Table Grape Commission News

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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Bowles Farming Company Receives California Leopold Conservation Award
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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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Will importing workers lead to importing crops?
UCANR

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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Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, Enforcement, Transparency and Equity
California Department of Pesticide Regulation

Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, Enforcement, Transparency and Equity

Courtesy of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation  The California Department of Pesticide Regulation released its final 2024-28 Strategic Plan,...
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2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
USDA Economic Research Service (ERS)

2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast

Courtesy of the USDA Economic Research Service  U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2024, December 3). Farm sector income &...
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Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members
Westlands Water District

Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members

Westlands Water District (District) board certified the election for five members to the District’s Board of Directors. Directors William Bourdeau,...
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ESGA Wants to Bug You
University of California, Davis

ESGA Wants to Bug You

The UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) is gearing up for the holiday season with items to “bug” you....
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