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Assemblymember Juan Alanis Awarded Almond Champion of the Year
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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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Congressman Valadao Requests Answers for Central Valley Small Businesses
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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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California Farm Labor Contractor Association Welcomes New Executive Director Kimberly Clark
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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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CDFA Announces Vacancies on Feed Inspection Advisory Board Technical Advisory Subcommittee
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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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Westlands Water District Secures $2M WaterSMART Grants for Conservation and Drought Resiliency
Westlands Water District

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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Smoke From Megafires Puts Orchard Trees at Risk
University of California, Davis

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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Westlands Water District Supports use of Adaptive Management
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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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Almond Alliance Calls for Swift Passage of Agriculture Disaster Relief Bill
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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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UC Davis Enters New International Strawberry Licensing Agreements
University of California, Davis

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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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
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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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