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Assemblymember Juan Alanis Awarded Almond Champion of the Year

The Almond Alliance is proud to announce Assemblymember Juan Alanis as the recipient of the 2024 Almond Champion of the...
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Assemblymember Juan Alanis Awarded Almond Champion of the Year

Congressman Valadao Requests Answers for Central Valley Small Businesses

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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Congressman Valadao Requests Answers for Central Valley Small Businesses

California Farm Labor Contractor Association Welcomes New Executive Director Kimberly Clark

The California Farm Labor Contractor Association (CFLCA) is pleased to announce that Kimberly Clark will be joining the association as...
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California Farm Labor Contractor Association Welcomes New Executive Director Kimberly Clark

CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Courtesy of the CDFA  The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announces two vacancies on the Feed Inspection Advisory...
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CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee

Westlands Water District Secures $2M WaterSMART Grants for Conservation and Drought Resiliency

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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Westlands Water District Secures $2M WaterSMART Grants for Conservation and Drought Resiliency

Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk

Effects Last Months, Reducing Nut Crop Yields By Amy Quinton | October 2, 2023 Long-term smoke exposure from massive wildfires...
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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk

Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management

Courtesy of Westlands Water District  Westlands Water District is encouraged by the recent decision to employ adaptive management as part...
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Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management

Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill

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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Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill

UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements

Courtesy of the UC Davis News and Media Relations The University of California, Davis, has reached new agreements to license...
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UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements

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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Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible

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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AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS

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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Naturipe Farms Celebrates Peak Raspberry Harvest with Unmatched Quality

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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California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancies on the Seed Advisory Board

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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EPA Finalizes Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species

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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CACASA Clarifies Food Safety Concerns Surrounding Dacthal

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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Economic Analysis Reveals Significant Impacts of Pesticide Policies on California Lettuce Production

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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Westlands Water District Awarded $1,000,000 by the California Department of Water Resources

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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Duncan’s research ‘blew up preconceived ideas,’ improved almond, peach, grape production

Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?

Courtesy of UC ANR News  UCCE scientists study feasibility of specialty crops for small urban growers The vacant lots around...
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Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?

$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

Pacific Coast Coalition Opens Grants Round 5 to Support Dairy Processors – Applications Due September 30, 2024 The California Dairy...
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$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

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Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?
University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources

Could empty lots be growing food, economic opportunity?

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
California Dairy Innovation Center

$1.5 Million in Grant Funding Available to Dairy Processors

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
Almond Board

USDA Projects Larger 2024 Almond Crop; Down 7 Percent from May Forecast

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
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Extreme Heat Advisory

Dear Friends, I want to make sure everyone stays safe from the heat this week, and to stay updated subscribe...
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CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING
California Fresh Fruit Association

CFFA REACTS TO PAGA REFORM SIGNING

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
UCANR

UC food-safety specialist tests biosensors to ensure safe produce

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
University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural Resources

Report outlines top concerns in California organic agriculture

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
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American Pistachio Growers Hires New President & CEO

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
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Mojave Pistachios Fights for Survival, Seeks to Prevent Groundwater Pumping Shutdown by IWVGA

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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