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Friant Water Authority
June 2, 2023
UC Ag Experts Talk About Upcoming Webinars
May 25, 2023
USDA Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop
May 12, 2023
Hales to Join UC ANR Leadership Team
May 11, 2023
Wet Orchard Floors Could Cause Phytophthora Problems
April 12, 2023
Harvest-assisting robot wins Farm Robotics Challenge top prize
June 9, 2023
UC Davis, University of Nebraska and UC Santa Cruz teams honored for ag tech innovation A robot designed to reduce...
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CDFA AWARDS $4.1 MILLION FOR CLIMATE-SMART DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK RESEARCH PROJECTS
June 8, 2023
By Steve Lyle SACRAMENTO, June 7, 2023, The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) today announced the award of...
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New Research Offers Clarity on Actual Water Use by Agriculture
June 6, 2023
Recent scientific work by the California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)(3) science and research arm of the California Farm Bureau, has...
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Friant Water Authority
June 2, 2023
Top News Over the past week, the northeastern portion of the State and most of the Northern and Central Sierra...
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REAL CALIFORNIA MILK ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO “SNACK HAPPY” WITH THE RETURN OF RETAIL CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING DAIRY SNACKS FOR SUMMER
May 31, 2023
By Thalia Sillivan The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer...
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Farm Bill Proves to be Crucial Lifeline for Calif. Agriculture, National Food Security
May 25, 2023
By William Bourdeau As we continue to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, one thing remains clear: our...
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UC Ag Experts Talk About Upcoming Webinars
May 25, 2023
May 31, 2023 (3:00 to 4:00 pm) - Flatheaded Borer Concerns in California Walnuts In this webinar, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal,...
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Residents’ Water Security Concerns Could Spur Climate Adaptations
May 19, 2023
By Mike Hsu, UCANR Study: Climate impacts widespread across California, fueling worries over water supply As water system managers across...
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Key Climate Data Added to Enhance Grower Decision-Support Tool
May 12, 2023
By Pam Kan-Rice UCANR Free CalAgroClimate tool helps growers protect crops from frost and extreme heat California farmers can see...
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Fresno State Helps Lead USDA Efforts to Strengthen California Food Industry
May 12, 2023
By Geoff Thurner, Fresno State Jordan College Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology will receive $2.2 million...
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USDA Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop
May 12, 2023
By Rick Kushman, Almond Board of California The 2023 California Almond Subjective Forecast published Friday by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s...
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Louder Voices, Bigger Investments Needed for California Water Security, Local Experts Say
May 11, 2023
By Alex Tavlian, San Joaquin Valley Sun The California Water Alliance’s water forum tackled how best to fight for a...
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Hales to Join UC ANR Leadership Team
May 11, 2023
By Pam Kan-Rice, UCANR Higher education leader is known for his work with underrepresented communities Brent Hales will be joining...
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Agricultural Organizations Hold Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Training Session
May 10, 2023
On May 12, 2023 a coalition of agricultural organizations will hold two Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Training Sessions...
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UC Davis Releases 5 Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Deadly Fungal Disease
April 27, 2023
By Emily C. Dooley The University of California, Davis, is releasing five new strawberry varieties that are resistant to the...
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Westlands Water District Celebrates 100% Water Allocation from the Central Valley Project
April 24, 2023
Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced an increase in water allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP). Last month,...
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Storm Damage Resources and New Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
April 17, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminded growers of current and new federal assistance this week for producers impacted by floods...
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Wet Orchard Floors Could Cause Phytophthora Problems
April 12, 2023
By Patrick Cavanaugh, with the Ag Information Network With all the rainfall in many parts of the state, standing water...
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CDFA AWARDS $1.8 MILLION TO HELP NUTRITION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PURCHASE CALIFORNIA-GROWN PRODUCE
April 11, 2023
CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) announces $1.8 million is being awarded to seven projects to facilitate the purchase of...
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Help Guide ABC Nutrition Research
March 30, 2023
The Nutrition Research Committee (NRC) at the Almond Board of California is looking to fill an empty member seat to...
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April 11, 2023
CDFA AWARDS $1.8 MILLION TO HELP NUTRITION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS PURCHASE CALIFORNIA-GROWN PRODUCE
CDFA’s California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP) announces $1.8 million is being awarded to seven projects to facilitate the purchase of...
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March 30, 2023
Help Guide ABC Nutrition Research
The Nutrition Research Committee (NRC) at the Almond Board of California is looking to fill an empty member seat to...
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March 30, 2023
Commission to Expand Export Market Demand for California Table Grapes
By Nick Nakashian The California Table Grape Commission is positioned to expand international demand for California table grapes in 16...
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March 24, 2023
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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March 23, 2023
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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March 17, 2023
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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March 17, 2023
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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March 9, 2023
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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March 9, 2023
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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