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UC Davis Postdoc Wins AMCA’s Hollandsworth Prize
March 24, 2023
CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON FEED INSPECTION ADVISORY BOARD
March 17, 2023
Dam Release Cut Will Help Ease Flood Flow
March 9, 2023
AECA Hammers PG&E Over Energy Rates for Agriculture
March 7, 2023
Cal Poly Strawberry Center Honored for Innovation in Pest Management
February 24, 2023
Farm Smart program instills appreciation for ag in Imperial Valley youth
February 23, 2023
Almond Board of California Announces 2023 Elections
February 15, 2023
UC Davis Postdoc Wins AMCA’s Hollandsworth Prize
March 24, 2023
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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Study offers insights on reducing nitrate contamination from groundwater recharge
March 23, 2023
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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California Strawberry Commission Statement on Pajaro and Salinas River Flooding
March 17, 2023
California Strawberry Commission President Rick Tomlinson released the following statement regarding the flooding occurring in the Pajaro community and along...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCIES ON FEED INSPECTION ADVISORY BOARD
March 17, 2023
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 AWARDS $12.25 MILLION FOR THE POLLINATOR HABITAT PROGRAM
March 9, 2023
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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Dam Release Cut Will Help Ease Flood Flow
March 9, 2023
By Steve Haugen and Randy McFarland UNPRECEDENTED ACTION WILL BE TAKEN TONIGHT at Pine Flat Dam to reduce at least...
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UC Agriculture and Natural Resources statements on Richard Rosenberg’s death
March 7, 2023
Richard Rosenberg, former chairman and CEO of the Bank of America, died Friday, March 3. He was 92. When Rosenberg...
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AECA Hammers PG&E Over Energy Rates for Agriculture
March 7, 2023
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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California Pistachio Growers and Processors Contribute $6.4 Billion-Plus Impact to State’s Economy
March 3, 2023
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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UC ANR receives $1 million for VINE Climate-Smart Agrifood Innovation Program
March 3, 2023
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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California Walnuts Raises Awareness of the Power of Omega-3 ALA in March
March 2, 2023
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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Richard Smith retires after 37 years of translating science into solutions for vegetable growers
March 1, 2023
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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Cal Poly Strawberry Center Honored for Innovation in Pest Management
February 24, 2023
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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Statement on the Bureau of Reclamation’s Initial 2023 Water Supply Allocation for the Friant Division
February 23, 2023
By Alex Biering Today, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that initial water supply allocations for the Friant Division contractors and...
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Westlands Water District Responds to Central Valley Project Initial Water Allocation
February 23, 2023
By Elizabeth Jonasson Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced the initial water allocation for Central Valley Project (CVP) water....
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Farm Smart program instills appreciation for ag in Imperial Valley youth
February 23, 2023
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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CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON CVP WATER ALLOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT
February 23, 2023
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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Almond Board of California Announces 2023 Elections
February 15, 2023
By: Rick Kushman, Almond Board of California Elections for the Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors have launched...
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California Fresh Fruit Association Announces Mentors’ Award Recipient and Keynote Speakers for Upcoming 87th Annual Meeting
February 15, 2023
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
February 13, 2023
Project will consolidate systems of two severely disadvantaged communities By Dimitri Stanich, California Water Boards In Kern County today, the...
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February 15, 2023
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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February 13, 2023
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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February 9, 2023
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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February 8, 2023
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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February 8, 2023
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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February 8, 2023
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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February 3, 2023
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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February 3, 2023
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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February 3, 2023
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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