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Kings River’s 2022-23 Runoff Sets a Record
September 28, 2023
Citrus Thrips Decreasing California Citrus Estimates
September 28, 2023
Walnuts Carry a Great Health Punch
September 27, 2023
Farmers Save money, water by adopting climate-smart agriculture practices
September 14, 2023
New UC ANR scientists bring expertise in ag tech as well as crop production
September 12, 2023
2023 California Walnut Industry Crop Estimate Released
September 7, 2023
India Reduces Current U.S. Almond Tariffs This Week
September 6, 2023
CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE GRANT PROGRAM
August 24, 2023
Deion Sanders Owns His Prime with California Almonds This Season
August 24, 2023
Kings River’s 2022-23 Runoff Sets a Record
September 28, 2023
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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Citrus Thrips Decreasing California Citrus Estimates
September 28, 2023
Courtesy of California Citrus Mutual California citrus growers faced significant pest challenges this season due to the unprecedented rainfall from...
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CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR 2023 SPECIALTY CROP MULTI-STATE PROGRAM
September 28, 2023
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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Walnuts Carry a Great Health Punch
September 27, 2023
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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Congressman Valadao Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Fresh Produce for Those in Need
September 21, 2023
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) joined Representative Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to introduce H.R. 5589,...
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Farmers Save money, water by adopting climate-smart agriculture practices
September 14, 2023
Courtesy of UC ANR News CDFA, UC ANR help farmers access $36 million in grants to improve water-use efficiency, reduce...
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ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY QUARANTINE IN PORTIONS OF CONTRA COSTA AND SANTA CLARA COUNTIES
September 12, 2023
Courtesy of the CDFA Portions of Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties have been placed under quarantine for the Oriental...
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New UC ANR scientists bring expertise in ag tech as well as crop production
September 12, 2023
Courtesy of UC ANR News This spring more scientists joined University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources to share their...
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2023 California Walnut Industry Crop Estimate Released
September 7, 2023
Courtesy of Blake Rhodes for Ketchum The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) official walnut industry crop estimate provides the California walnut...
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India Reduces Current U.S. Almond Tariffs This Week
September 6, 2023
Courtesy of the Almond Board of California We are pleased to report that India’s retaliatory tariffs on almonds will be...
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California Table Grape Growers Estimate 25 Million Boxes Lost to Hurricane Hilary
September 1, 2023
Courtesy of California Table Grape Commission Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at...
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Aubrey Bettencourt Appointed to the Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee for Trade
August 31, 2023
Courtesy of the Almond Alliance The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Thomas Vilsack, and U.S. Trade Representative, Katherine Tai, announced the...
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New Avocado Proves Tasty, Safer to Harvest at UC ANR Research and Extension Center
August 30, 2023
Courtesy of UC ANR News A new avocado, one that complements the widely known ‘Hass,' will hit the world market soon....
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The California story — California Grown report shines spotlight on state’s leading role in food production
August 29, 2023
Courtesy of the CDFA California farmers, ranchers and farmworkers work together to produce more than 400 different specialty crops, and...
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CDFA ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR URBAN AGRICULTURE GRANT PROGRAM
August 24, 2023
Courtesy of Steve Lyle with CDFA CDFA’s Office of Farm to Fork is announcing that applications are being accepted from...
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CALIFORNIA AGRICULTURE LEADS THE NATION IN FUNDING FOR SPECIALTY CROPS
August 24, 2023
Courtesy of Steve Lyle with CDFA State receives $23.8 million in federal grant funds The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)...
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Deion Sanders Owns His Prime with California Almonds This Season
August 24, 2023
Courtesy of California Almonds Hall of Fame athlete and now collegiate coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders and California Almonds are...
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Westlands’ Westside Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Receives Green Light
August 7, 2023
Courtesy of Westlands Water District Westlands Water District (District) received official notice from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR)...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES AWARDS FOR WATER EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
July 28, 2023
Courtesy of California Department of Food and Agriculture The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and...
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CFFA HELPS ADVANCE LANGUAGE IN SPECIALTY CROP MECHANIZATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023
July 28, 2023
Courtesy of California Fresh Fruit Association The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds the introduction of the Specialty Crop Mechanization...
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July 28, 2023
CDFA ANNOUNCES AWARDS FOR WATER EFFICIENCY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Courtesy of California Department of Food and Agriculture The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and...
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July 28, 2023
CFFA HELPS ADVANCE LANGUAGE IN SPECIALTY CROP MECHANIZATION ASSISTANCE ACT OF 2023
Courtesy of California Fresh Fruit Association The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds the introduction of the Specialty Crop Mechanization...
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July 25, 2023
FARM WORKFORCE MODERNIZATION ACT OF 2023 & DACA
Courtesy of Nisei Farmers League The Central Valley Latino Mayors and Elected Officials Coalition, Nisei Farmers League, California Fresh Fruit...
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July 25, 2023
LandFlex Program Awards $16 Million in Grower Contracts, Providing Immediate Well Protection for 34,000 Homes
Courtesy of Western United Dairies Today, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced the successful conclusion of LandFlex Phase 2, providing...
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July 18, 2023
Almond Board of California Directors Announce Clarice Turner as Next CEO
Courtesy of Rick Kushman The Almond Board of California Board of Directors selected Clarice Turner, an experienced global leader in...
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July 13, 2023
Farm Tours Give Our Apprentices The Chance to Learn From Each Other
Courtesy of Center for Land-Based Learning Apprentices explore sustainable ag on a large scale at River Garden Farms Our Apprenticeship...
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July 12, 2023
Farm Bureau Research Foundation Backs Study on Wetlands, Grazing
Courtesy of Peter Hecht California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)(3) research organization of California Farm Bureau, has awarded a $520,000 grant...
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July 12, 2023
USDA Final Forecast Projects Slightly Larger 2023 Almond Crop
Courtesy of the California Almond Board The 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report published Wednesday by the U.S. Department of...
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July 6, 2023
UC Cooperative Extension & Hansen Agriculture Research & Extension Center
Avocado Irrigation Workshop Join UCCE advisors Ben Faber and Ali Montazar for this comprehensive workshop on July 18 from 1...
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