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2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
December 5, 2024
Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members
December 2, 2024
ESGA Wants to Bug You
December 2, 2024
Associations Conduct Air District Permit Training
November 22, 2024
Virtual Fencing “Game-Changer” for Ranchers Grazing Cattle
November 14, 2024
Assemblymember Juan Alanis Awarded Almond Champion of the Year
October 23, 2024
Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
October 2, 2024
Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management
October 2, 2024
Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill
September 30, 2024
UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements
September 24, 2024
Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, Enforcement, Transparency and Equity
December 6, 2024
Courtesy of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation The California Department of Pesticide Regulation released its final 2024-28 Strategic Plan,...
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2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast
December 5, 2024
Courtesy of the USDA Economic Research Service U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. (2024, December 3). Farm sector income &...
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Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members
December 2, 2024
Westlands Water District (District) board certified the election for five members to the District’s Board of Directors. Directors William Bourdeau,...
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ESGA Wants to Bug You
December 2, 2024
The UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) is gearing up for the holiday season with items to “bug” you....
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5,000 matching campaign for Forever 4-H Endowment in Santa Barbara County ends on Dec. 4
November 27, 2024
Courtesy of UCANR News The 4-H Youth Development Program in Santa Barbara County believes that true leaders are not born,...
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California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancy on the Nursery Advisory Board
November 27, 2024
Courtesy of the CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch is announcing three vacancies on...
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California Citrus Mutual Endorses Congressman Jim Costa for Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee
November 27, 2024
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is proud to announce its endorsement of Congressman Jim Costa for the position of Ranking Member...
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Associations Conduct Air District Permit Training
November 22, 2024
The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) and Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) in partnership with Cardinal Professional Products...
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Virtual Fencing “Game-Changer” for Ranchers Grazing Cattle
November 14, 2024
Courtesy of UCANR News Tech can save ranchers time and benefit animals and land, becoming more viable After the Caldor...
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Assemblymember Juan Alanis Awarded Almond Champion of the Year
October 23, 2024
The Almond Alliance is proud to announce Assemblymember Juan Alanis as the recipient of the 2024 Almond Champion of the...
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Congressman Valadao Requests Answers for Central Valley Small Businesses
October 10, 2024
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) sent a follow-up letter to IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel regarding delays in processing Employee...
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California Farm Labor Contractor Association Welcomes New Executive Director Kimberly Clark
October 9, 2024
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is pleased to announce that Kimberly Clark will be joining the association as...
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CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
October 7, 2024
Courtesy of the CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory...
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Westlands Water District Secures $2M WaterSMART Grants for Conservation and Drought Resiliency
October 3, 2024
Westlands Water District (District) recently secured $2 million through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s WaterSMART Initiative (WSI). Awarded funds will...
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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
October 2, 2024
Effects Last Months, Reducing Nut Crop Yields By Amy Quinton | October 2, 2023 Long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires...
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Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management
October 2, 2024
Courtesy of Westlands Water District Westlands Water District is encouraged by the recent decision to employ adaptive management as part...
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Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill
September 30, 2024
Congressmen David G. Valadao (R-CA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) have introduced the bipartisan Agriculture Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act after...
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UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements
September 24, 2024
Courtesy of the UC Davis News and Media Relations The University of California, Davis, has reached new agreements to license...
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Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
September 3, 2024
Courtesy of UCCE UCCE advisors provide free training to nursery and greenhouse staff Working as an irrigator seems straightforward at...
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AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS
September 3, 2024
Courtesy of CDFA News Three Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to the milk or food...
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September 3, 2024
Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
Courtesy of UCCE UCCE advisors provide free training to nursery and greenhouse staff Working as an irrigator seems straightforward at...
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September 3, 2024
AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS
Courtesy of CDFA News Three Central Valley farms quarantined; no human cases detected; no threat to the milk or food...
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August 29, 2024
Naturipe Farms Celebrates Peak Raspberry Harvest with Unmatched Quality
This year's crop, the largest yet in Naturipe history, contains new varietals There are raspberries as far as the eye...
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August 27, 2024
California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board
Courtesy of the California Department of Food and Agriculture The California Department of Food and Agriculture's (CDFA) Pest Exclusion Branch...
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August 21, 2024
EPA Finalizes Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
Courtesy of the Western Ag Processors Association The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released its final Herbicide Strategy to protect over...
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August 19, 2024
CACASA Clarifies Food Safety Concerns Surrounding Dacthal
Courtesy of CACASA The California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association has issued a letter clarifying food safety concerns surrounding the...
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August 15, 2024
Economic Analysis Reveals Significant Impacts of Pesticide Policies on California Lettuce Production
Courtesy of the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy Today, Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP) released a comprehensive economic analysis...
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August 14, 2024
Westlands Water District Awarded $1,000,000 by the California Department of Water Resources
Courtesy of the Westlands Water District Public Affairs Department Grant will help implement projects to reduce flooding and facilitate groundwater...
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August 6, 2024
Duncan’s research ‘blew up preconceived ideas,’ improved almond, peach, grape production
Courtesy of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Roger Duncan, UCCE farm advisor in Stanislaus County, retires after 36 years For...
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