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CDPR Proposes Statewide Advance Pesticide Application Notification System

Courtesy of the Western Agricultural Processors Association The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has noticed a proposed regulation for...
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CDPR Proposes Statewide Advance Pesticide Application Notification System

Westlands Water District Achieves Ambitious Groundwater Recharge Goal

Courtesy of the Westlands Water District Westlands Water District (District) has met its ambitious goal of recharging 200,000 acre feet...
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Westlands Water District Achieves Ambitious  Groundwater Recharge Goal

California Almond Acreage Drops Again in 2023

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California First time since at least 1995 that total almond acreage dropped two consecutive...
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California Almond Acreage Drops Again in 2023

CDFA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $35 MILLION TO SUPPORT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FROM DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK

Courtesy of the CDFA The Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy...
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CDFA ANNOUNCES NEARLY $35 MILLION TO SUPPORT GREENHOUSE GAS REDUCTIONS FROM DAIRY AND LIVESTOCK

California Table Grape Industry Applauds Pause to Chilean Systems Approach, Encourages Permanent Abandonment of Risky Scheme

Courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission Applauding the recent decision by USDA to pause regulatory work on the table...
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California Table Grape Industry Applauds Pause to Chilean Systems Approach,  Encourages Permanent Abandonment of Risky Scheme

New Global Marketing Director for American Pistachio Growers

Scott Fryer, with more than a decade of experience in the food marketing sector, has joined American Pistachio Growers as...
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New Global Marketing Director for American Pistachio Growers

Public workshop to explain staff report on Tulare Lake Subbasin ahead of SGMA probationary hearing

Courtesy of California Water Boards Historic process underway to protect vital groundwater resources The State Water Resources Control Board today...
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Public workshop to explain staff report on Tulare Lake Subbasin ahead of SGMA probationary hearing

CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION NAMES DANIEL HARTWIG NEW PRESIDENT

Courtesy of the California Fresh Fruit Association Today, Wayde Kirschenman, the Chairman of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Board...
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CALIFORNIA FRESH FRUIT ASSOCIATION  NAMES DANIEL HARTWIG NEW PRESIDENT

Scott Fryer Joins American Pistachio Growers

Courtesy of the American Pistachio Growers Veteran food marketing specialist tapped as Vice President, Global Marketing Scott Fryer, with more...
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Scott Fryer Joins American Pistachio Growers

Almond Board Directors and CEO listen and talk with industry on 8-stop tour

Courtesy of the Almond Board of California The informal settings encouraged deep conversations, honest questions and shared ideas. The Almond...
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Almond Board Directors and CEO listen and talk with industry on 8-stop tour

New pest infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley

Courtesy of UCANR News Crop sanitation will be key to controlling the invasive carpophilus beetle Growers and pest control advisers...
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New pest infesting almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley

CAPCA Announces $1 Million SPM Grant with California Department of Food & Agriculture

Courtesy of the California Association of Pest Control Advisors CAPCA is thrilled to announce a one-million-dollar grant awarded by the...
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CAPCA Announces $1 Million SPM Grant with California Department of Food & Agriculture

Walnut Bargaining Association Optimistic About 2023 Crop Quality and Grower Pricing

Courtesy of the Walnut Bargaining Association The Walnut Bargaining Association (WBA) has updated its minimum price recommendation to 70 cents...
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Walnut Bargaining Association Optimistic About 2023 Crop Quality and Grower Pricing

Notice of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 SGMA Probationary Hearing for the Tulare Lake Subbasin

At its April 16, 2024 meeting, the State Water Board will consider designating the Tulare Lake subbasin a probationary basin...
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Notice of Tuesday, April 16, 2024 SGMA Probationary Hearing for the Tulare Lake Subbasin

Historic On-Farm Conservation Funding Assistance Available for Producers

Courtesy of the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in...
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Historic On-Farm Conservation Funding Assistance Available for Producers

2022 Fresno County Crop Report Released

The Fresno County Crop Report was released this week on Tuesday, October 10. Click here to view the full document.
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2022 Fresno County Crop Report Released

Farm Bureau praises bill signing to aid drone use in farming

Courtesy of the California Farm Bureau California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today applauded the signing of Assembly 1016, which...
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Farm Bureau praises bill signing to aid drone use in farming

Grape Consumption Benefits Eye Health in Human Study of Older Adults

Courtesy of the California Table Grape Commission Grape intake improved macular pigment accumulation and downregulated harmful biomarkers In a recent...
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Grape Consumption Benefits Eye Health in Human Study of Older Adults

EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy: Call for Action

Courtesy of Western Agricultural Processors Association As many of you know, EPA currently has out for public comment a proposal...
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EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy:  Call for Action

USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards

Courtesy of UC ANR News UC, The Organic Center, University of Rhode Island partner on $3.5m food safety study for...
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USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards

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EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy:  Call for Action
WAPA

EPA ESA Herbicide Strategy: Call for Action

Courtesy of Western Agricultural Processors Association As many of you know, EPA currently has out for public comment a proposal...
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USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards
UCANR

USDA awards $2 million to study livestock grazing in organic orchards

Courtesy of UC ANR News UC, The Organic Center, University of Rhode Island partner on $3.5m food safety study for...
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Detection of Huanglongbing Triggers Quarantine in Ventura County; First HLB Detection in County
California Agriculture News Huanglongbing (HLB)

Detection of Huanglongbing Triggers Quarantine in Ventura County; First HLB Detection in County

Courtesy of Citrus Insider The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a quarantine in Ventura County following...
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California Farm Bureau Responds to Bay Delta Plan Report
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California Farm Bureau Responds to Bay Delta Plan Report

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson today commented on the California State Water Resources Control Board’s release of its Bay-Delta...
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California Farm Bureau statement on passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein
press release

California Farm Bureau statement on passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein

From California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson: “Our hearts are heavy at the California Farm Bureau over the passing of...
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Kings River’s 2022-23  Runoff Sets a Record
Kings River Water Association

Kings River’s 2022-23 Runoff Sets a Record

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
California Citrus Mutual

Citrus Thrips Decreasing California Citrus Estimates

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
California Agriculture News Get Educated

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR 2023 SPECIALTY CROP MULTI-STATE PROGRAM

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
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Walnuts Carry a Great Health Punch

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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