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Westlands Water District Achieves Ambitious Groundwater Recharge Goal
November 21, 2023
California Almond Acreage Drops Again in 2023
November 21, 2023
New Global Marketing Director for American Pistachio Growers
November 8, 2023
Scott Fryer Joins American Pistachio Growers
November 7, 2023
New pest infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley
November 3, 2023
2022 Fresno County Crop Report Released
October 12, 2023
Farm Bureau praises bill signing to aid drone use in farming
October 12, 2023
CDPR Proposes Statewide Advance Pesticide Application Notification System
November 27, 2023
Courtesy of the Western Agricultural Processors Association The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has noticed a proposed regulation for...
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Westlands Water District Achieves Ambitious Groundwater Recharge Goal
November 21, 2023
Courtesy of the Westlands Water District Westlands Water District (District) has met its ambitious goal of recharging 200,000 acre feet...
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California Almond Acreage Drops Again in 2023
November 21, 2023
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California First time since at least 1995 that total almond acreage dropped two consecutive...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $35 MILLION TO SUPPORT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FROM DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK
November 21, 2023
Courtesy of the CDFA The Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy...
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California Table Grape Industry Applauds Pause to Chilean Systems Approach, Encourages Permanent Abandonment of Risky Scheme
November 17, 2023
Courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission Applauding the recent decision by USDA to pause regulatory work on the table...
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New Global Marketing Director for American Pistachio Growers
November 8, 2023
Scott Fryer, with more than a decade of experience in the food marketing sector, has joined American Pistachio Growers as...
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Public workshop to explain staff report on Tulare Lake Subbasin ahead of SGMA probationary hearing
November 8, 2023
Courtesy of California Water Boards Historic process underway to protect vital groundwater resources The State Water Resources Control Board today...
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CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION NAMES DANIEL HARTWIG NEW PRESIDENT
November 8, 2023
Courtesy of the California Fresh Fruit Association Today, Wayde Kirschenman, the Chairman of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Board...
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Scott Fryer Joins American Pistachio Growers
November 7, 2023
Courtesy of the American Pistachio Growers Veteran food marketing specialist tapped as Vice President, Global Marketing Scott Fryer, with more...
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Almond Board Directors and CEO listen and talk with industry on 8-stop tour
November 7, 2023
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The informal settings encouraged deep conversations, honest questions and shared ideas. The Almond...
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New pest infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley
November 3, 2023
Courtesy of UCANR News Crop sanitation will be key to controlling the invasive carpophilus beetle Growers and pest control advisers...
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CAPCA Announces $1 Million SPM Grant with California Department of Food & Agriculture
October 23, 2023
Courtesy of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors CAPCA is thrilled to announce a one-million-dollar grant awarded by the...
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Walnut Bargaining Association Optimistic About 2023 Crop Quality and Grower Pricing
October 18, 2023
Courtesy of the Walnut Bargaining Association The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) has updated its minimum price recommendation to 70 cents...
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Notice of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 SGMA Probationary Hearing for the Tulare Lake Subbasin
October 13, 2023
At its April 16, 2024 meeting, the State Water Board will consider designating the Tulare Lake subbasin a probationary basin...
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Historic On-Farm Conservation Funding Assistance Available for Producers
October 13, 2023
Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in...
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2022 Fresno County Crop Report Released
October 12, 2023
The Fresno County Crop Report was released this week on Tuesday, October 10. Click here to view the full document.
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Farm Bureau praises bill signing to aid drone use in farming
October 12, 2023
Courtesy of the California Farm Bureau California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today applauded the signing of Assembly 1016, which...
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Grape Consumption Benefits Eye Health in Human Study of Older Adults
October 5, 2023
Courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission Grape intake improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers In a recent...
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EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy: Call for Action
October 5, 2023
Courtesy of Western Agricultural Processors Association As many of you know, EPA currently has out for public comment a proposal...
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USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards
October 5, 2023
Courtesy of UC ANR News UC, The Organic Center, University of Rhode Island partner on $3.5m food safety study for...
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October 5, 2023
EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy: Call for Action
Courtesy of Western Agricultural Processors Association As many of you know, EPA currently has out for public comment a proposal...
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October 5, 2023
USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards
Courtesy of UC ANR News UC, The Organic Center, University of Rhode Island partner on $3.5m food safety study for...
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October 4, 2023
Detection of Huanglongbing Triggers Quarantine in Ventura County; First HLB Detection in County
Courtesy of Citrus Insider The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a quarantine in Ventura County following...
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September 29, 2023
California Farm Bureau Responds to Bay Delta Plan Report
California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today commented on the California State Water Resources Control Board’s release of its Bay-Delta...
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September 29, 2023
California Farm Bureau statement on passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
From California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson: “Our hearts are heavy at the California Farm Bureau over the passing of...
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September 28, 2023
Kings River’s 2022-23 Runoff Sets a Record
Courtesy of Kings River Water Association The 2023-24 WATER YEAR still has a week to go but Kings River runoff...
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September 28, 2023
Citrus Thrips Decreasing California Citrus Estimates
Courtesy of California Citrus Mutual California citrus growers faced significant pest challenges this season due to the unprecedented rainfall from...
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September 28, 2023
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR 2023 SPECIALTY CROP MULTI-STATE PROGRAM
Courtesy of the CDFA 2023 SPECIALTY CROP MULTI-STATE PROGRAM This is a federal grant program offered by the U.S. Department...
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September 27, 2023
Walnuts Carry a Great Health Punch
By Patrick Cavanaugh, with the Ag Information Network Eating a hand of walnuts a day, well, it's easy, helps your...
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