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New Research Offers Clarity on Actual Water Use by Agriculture
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New Research Offers Clarity on Actual Water Use by Agriculture

Recent scientific work by the California Bountiful Foundation, the 501(c)(3) science and research arm of the California Farm Bureau, has...
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Friant Water Authority
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Friant Water Authority

Top News Over the past week, the northeastern portion of the State and most of the Northern and Central Sierra...
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REAL CALIFORNIA MILK ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO “SNACK HAPPY”  WITH THE RETURN OF RETAIL CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING DAIRY SNACKS FOR SUMMER
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REAL CALIFORNIA MILK ENCOURAGES CONSUMERS TO “SNACK HAPPY” WITH THE RETURN OF RETAIL CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING DAIRY SNACKS FOR SUMMER

By Thalia Sillivan The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer...
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Farm Bill Proves to be Crucial Lifeline for Calif. Agriculture, National Food Security
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Farm Bill Proves to be Crucial Lifeline for Calif. Agriculture, National Food Security

By William Bourdeau As we continue to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century, one thing remains clear: our...
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UC Ag Experts Talk About Upcoming Webinars
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UC Ag Experts Talk About Upcoming Webinars

May 31, 2023 (3:00 to 4:00 pm) - Flatheaded Borer Concerns in California Walnuts In this webinar, Dr. Jhalendra Rijal,...
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Residents’ Water Security Concerns Could Spur Climate Adaptations
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Residents’ Water Security Concerns Could Spur Climate Adaptations

By Mike Hsu, UCANR Study: Climate impacts widespread across California, fueling worries over water supply As water system managers across...
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Key Climate Data Added to Enhance Grower Decision-Support Tool
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Key Climate Data Added to Enhance Grower Decision-Support Tool

By Pam Kan-Rice UCANR Free CalAgroClimate tool helps growers protect crops from frost and extreme heat California farmers can see...
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Fresno State Helps Lead USDA Efforts to Strengthen California Food Industry
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Fresno State Helps Lead USDA Efforts to Strengthen California Food Industry

By Geoff Thurner, Fresno State Jordan College Fresno State’s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology will receive $2.2 million...
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USDA Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop
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USDA Forecasts Smaller Almond Crop

By Rick Kushman, Almond Board of California The 2023 California Almond Subjective Forecast published Friday by the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s...
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Louder Voices, Bigger Investments Needed for California Water Security, Local Experts Say
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Louder Voices, Bigger Investments Needed for California Water Security, Local Experts Say

By Alex Tavlian, San Joaquin Valley Sun The California Water Alliance’s water forum tackled how best to fight for a...
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Hales to Join UC ANR Leadership Team
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Hales to Join UC ANR Leadership Team

By Pam Kan-Rice, UCANR Higher education leader is known for his work with underrepresented communities Brent Hales will be joining...
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Agricultural Organizations Hold Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Training Session
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Agricultural Organizations Hold Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Training Session

On May 12, 2023 a coalition of agricultural organizations will hold two Heat Illness Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Training Sessions...
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UC Davis Releases 5 Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Deadly Fungal Disease
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UC Davis Releases 5 Strawberry Varieties Resistant to Deadly Fungal Disease

By Emily C. Dooley The University of California, Davis, is releasing five new strawberry varieties that are resistant to the...
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Westlands Water District Celebrates 100% Water Allocation from the Central Valley Project
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Westlands Water District Celebrates 100% Water Allocation from the Central Valley Project

Today, the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) announced an increase in water allocations for the Central Valley Project (CVP). Last month,...
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Storm Damage Resources and New Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
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Storm Damage Resources and New Assistance for Distressed Borrowers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reminded growers of current and new federal assistance this week for producers impacted by floods...
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