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UCCE Advisor Provides First-of-its-Kind Avocado Irrigation Data

Study findings from Southern California orchards help growers save water, money Perched precariously on the steep hillside of an avocado...
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UCCE Advisor Provides First-of-its-Kind Avocado Irrigation Data

U.S. Citrus Industry Applauds House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson for Prioritizing Emergency Citrus Disease Funding

On behalf of the U.S. citrus industry, we extend our sincere thanks to Chairman GT Thompson and the House Agriculture...
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U.S. Citrus Industry Applauds House Ag Committee Chairman GT Thompson for Prioritizing Emergency Citrus Disease Funding

USDA Forecasts Slightly Larger Almond Crop

Harvest 2025 is estimated to be up 3 percent above last year’s final production The 2025 California Almond Subjective Forecast,...
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USDA Forecasts Slightly Larger Almond Crop

UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins International Award

   Doctoral candidate Alison Blundell of the laboratory of associate professor Shahid Siddique, UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology,...
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UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins International Award

Hilmar™ Cheese and Whey Protein Awarded Medals

2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest Hilmar, CA. April 25, 2025. Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. was awarded top honors at...
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Hilmar™ Cheese and Whey Protein Awarded Medals

Small Increase in Bearing Almond Acreage Continues Trend Toward Drops in Overall Acreage

The small bearing acreage increase follows three years of drops in overall almond acreage. California’s bearing almond acreage increased by...
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Small Increase in Bearing Almond Acreage Continues Trend Toward  Drops in Overall Acreage

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 57 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 57 awards during the 2025...
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Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 57 Awards at  California State Fair Cheese Competition

USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key presidential appointments to the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) mission area....
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USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers

Summit to Showcase California Agritourism Best Practices, May 14-15

Ag producers, other stakeholders invited to register for event in San Diego County Given market fluctuations and climate volatility, many...
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Summit to Showcase California Agritourism Best Practices, May 14-15

UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins Major Leadership Award

UC Davis doctoral candidate Mia Kanako Lippey, described as a "leader extraordinaire and an awe-inspiring entomologist who not only excels in leadership,...
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UC Davis Doctoral Candidate Wins Major Leadership Award

Citrus Bloom Declared in Districts 2 and 4

… Citrus Bloom Declared in Districts 2 and 4 To comply with the public notice provisions of Section 6984 of...
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Citrus Bloom Declared in Districts 2 and 4

Sakata Seed America Donates and Celebrates Renovation of Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex at California Polytechnic State University

Sakata Seed America, Inc. representatives proudly attended the grand opening of the newly renovated Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex...
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Sakata Seed America Donates and Celebrates Renovation of Howard C. Brown Horticultural Greenhouse Complex at California Polytechnic State University

UC Davis Professor Rachel Vannette Talks Bees and Skis

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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UC Davis Professor Rachel Vannette Talks Bees and Skis

Date Production Workshop Set for April 23 in Palm Desert

Courtesy of the UCANR News Scientists to present research on irrigation, nutrients, disease, pests and regulations The 2025 California Date...
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Date Production Workshop Set for April 23 in Palm Desert

New Legislation Aims to Boost Farmworker Pay and Support Agricultural Employers

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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New Legislation Aims to Boost Farmworker Pay and Support Agricultural Employers

California Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Showcase Returns to Visalia on March 12, 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 Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Showcase Returns to Visalia on March 12, 2025

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

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Workshop Highlights Advances in Desert Irrigation, Tech on Feb. 27
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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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Almond Board of California Calls for 2025 Board of Directors Candidates
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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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California Leopold Conservation Award Seeks Nominees
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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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Almond Board Announces Exceptional 2025 Almond Leadership Class
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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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California Dairies, Inc. Announces Future Leadership Transition
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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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Study Shows 64% Increase in Regulatory Costs for Lettuce Farmers
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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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Westlands Water District Lauds President Trump’s Commitment to Improving California Water
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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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Nutrition Experts Produce White Paper Regarding Almond Nutrition Findings
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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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Many Types of Bees Can Get Almond Pollination Done
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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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