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Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, Enforcement, Transparency and Equity

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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Department of Pesticide Regulation Releases 2024-2028 Strategic Plan Driven by Commitment to Sustainable Pest Management, Enforcement, Transparency and Equity

2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast

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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2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast

Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members

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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Westlands Water District Elects Five Board Members

ESGA Wants to Bug You

The UC Davis Entomology Graduate Student Association (EGSA) is gearing up for the holiday season with items to “bug” you....
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ESGA Wants to Bug You

5,000 matching campaign for Forever 4-H Endowment in Santa Barbara County ends on Dec. 4

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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5,000 matching campaign for Forever 4-H Endowment in Santa Barbara County ends on Dec. 4

California Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancy on the Nursery Advisory Board

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 Department of Food and Agriculture Announces Vacancy on the Nursery Advisory Board

California Citrus Mutual Endorses Congressman Jim Costa for Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee

California Citrus Mutual (CCM) is proud to announce its endorsement of Congressman Jim Costa for the position of Ranking Member...
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California Citrus Mutual Endorses Congressman Jim Costa for Ranking Member of House Agriculture Committee

Associations Conduct Air District Permit Training

The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA) and Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) in partnership with Cardinal Professional Products...
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Associations Conduct Air District Permit Training

Virtual Fencing “Game-Changer” for Ranchers Grazing Cattle

Courtesy of UCANR News Tech can save ranchers time and benefit animals and land, becoming more viable After the Caldor...
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Virtual Fencing “Game-Changer” for Ranchers Grazing Cattle

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

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Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
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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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AVIAN INFLUENZA CONFIRMED IN THREE CALIFORNIA DAIRY HERDS
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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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Naturipe Farms Celebrates Peak Raspberry Harvest with Unmatched Quality
Raspberries

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

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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EPA Finalizes Herbicide Strategy to Protect Endangered Species
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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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CACASA Clarifies Food Safety Concerns Surrounding Dacthal
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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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Economic Analysis Reveals Significant Impacts of Pesticide Policies on California Lettuce Production
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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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Westlands Water District Awarded $1,000,000 by the California Department of Water Resources
Westlands Water District

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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Duncan’s research ‘blew up preconceived ideas,’ improved almond, peach, grape production
University of California, Division of Agricultural and Natural 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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