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Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?
July 25, 2024
Extreme Heat Advisory
July 3, 2024
CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING
July 3, 2024
Valadao Calls on Newsom to Suspend Gas Tax Increase
May 24, 2024
USDA Forecasts Larger Almond Crop
May 10, 2024
Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?
July 25, 2024
Courtesy of UC ANR News UCCE scientists study feasibility of specialty crops for small urban growers The vacant lots around...
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$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors
July 24, 2024
Pacific Coast Coalition Opens Grants Round 5 to Support Dairy Processors – Applications Due September 30, 2024 The California Dairy...
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USDA Projects Larger 2024 Almond Crop; Down 7 Percent from May Forecast
July 10, 2024
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California Harvest 2024 predicted at 2.8 billion pounds while carryout expected to drop significantly. ...
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Extreme Heat Advisory
July 3, 2024
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CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING
July 3, 2024
Courtesy of the California Fresh Fruit Association The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds Governor Newsom’s enactment of legislation to...
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UC food-safety specialist tests biosensors to ensure safe produce
July 1, 2024
Courtesy of the UCANR News Ahmed El-Moghazy joined UC Agriculture and Natural Resources as a UC Cooperative Extension food safety...
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Report outlines top concerns in California organic agriculture
June 28, 2024
Courtesy of Mike Hsu Organic Agriculture Institute needs assessment refines how it can address pressing challenges The explosive growth of...
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American Pistachio Growers Hires New President & CEO
June 20, 2024
Courtesy of the American Pistachio Growers Veteran sports marketing leader Zachary Fraser to head the non-profit trade association American Pistachio...
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Mojave Pistachios Fights for Survival, Seeks to Prevent Groundwater Pumping Shutdown by IWVGA
June 13, 2024
In a high-stakes battle for its very existence, Mojave Pistachios, a 1,600 acre privately owned pistachio farming operation in eastern...
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Almond Board of California announces 2024 election results
June 11, 2024
Courtesy of Almond Board of California Almond Board of California Announces 2024 Election Results New board will start its term...
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MORE THAN 20 DAIRY PARTNERS DISPLAY DAIRY TRENDS, SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS IN REAL CALIFORNIA MILK’S STREET OF DAIRY AT 2024 INTERNATIONAL DAIRY DELI BAKERY ASSOCIATION SHOW
June 5, 2024
Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend...
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Cover crops benefits may outweigh water-use in California
June 5, 2024
Courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Additional guidance needed for groundwater management strategies Cover crops are planted to protect...
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Valadao Calls on Newsom to Suspend Gas Tax Increase
May 24, 2024
Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) led the entire California Republican congressional delegation in urging Governor Gavin Newsom to suspend the...
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UC Davis Ends Strawberry Licensing Agreements With Eurosemillas
May 21, 2024
Courtesy of Bill Kisliuk with the UC Davis News and Media Relations The University Will Continue to Work With Nurseries...
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UC Master Gardeners empower college students to garden for mental wellness
May 15, 2024
Courtesy of the UCANR News Although training is required to become a University of California Master Gardener, the benefits of...
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SUSTAINABLE CALIFORNIA DAIRY SPOTLIGHT AT 2024 REAL CALIFORNIA MILK NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION BOOTH
May 15, 2024
Courtesy of the California Milk Advisory Board The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a variety of innovative and...
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Industry Pioneer Jack Wilkey and his Wife Pat Honored
May 13, 2024
Courtesy of the Western Agricultural Processors Association In 2004, the Ag One Foundation formed a Stanislaus County Alumni and Friends...
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USDA Forecasts Larger Almond Crop
May 10, 2024
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California Harvest 2024 is estimated to be up 21% percent from last year after...
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New UC study estimates blackberry production costs
May 7, 2024
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCY ON SHELL EGG ADVISORY BOARD
May 7, 2024
Courtesy of the CDFA News The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces...
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May 7, 2024
New UC study estimates blackberry production costs
A new study that can help growers and other readers estimate costs and potential returns for blackberries grown on California’s...
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May 7, 2024
CDFA ANNOUNCES VACANCY ON SHELL EGG ADVISORY BOARD
Courtesy of the CDFA News The California Department of Food and Agriculture, Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety Branch (MPES) announces...
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May 7, 2024
Innovators in academia gear up for VINE Build workshops
Courtesy of UCANR A series of VINE Build workshops aimed at equipping academic innovators with essential pathways to bring new...
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May 3, 2024
HLB Funding Prioritized in Farm Bill Proposal
Courtesy of California Citrus Mutual California Citrus Mutual (CCM) commends Chairwoman Stabenow of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Chairman Glenn...
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April 29, 2024
Westlands Water District Responds to Disappointing Central Valley Project Water Allocation Update
Courtesy of Westlands Water District The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced an update to water allocations for Central Valley...
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April 29, 2024
Almond Board of California 2024 Elections Begin April 29
Voting ends May 23 Voting begins today, April 29, to select two independent grower positions and two independent handler positions...
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April 24, 2024
Bearing almond acreage drops slightly – first time in decades
The decrease follows two years of drops in overall almond acreage. Courtesy of the Almond Board of California California’s bearing...
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April 19, 2024
FCFB Celebrates Agricultural Journalism Excellence
This evening, FCFB announced the winners of its 30th annual Journalism Awards. Serving as judges this year were: California Fresh Fruit...
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April 17, 2024
UC ANR offers scholarships for agriculture students, May 13 deadline
Courtesy of UC ANR News Applications and nominations of outstanding students pursuing careers in agriculture will be accepted through May...
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