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Hands-on learning, training make irrigation best practices accessible
UC Cooperative Extension

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
Avian Flu Dairy

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
News WAPA

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
press release

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
Know the issues

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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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
press release

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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