Water News
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Jul. 12, 2024
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
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Jul. 01, 2024
Allocation Increased for CVP Ag Contractors South-of-Delta
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Jun. 20, 2024
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
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Jun. 18, 2024
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
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Jun. 17, 2024
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
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In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
Secretary Karen Ross of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is reflecting on the coordinated response to the…
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Labor Bill Passes Appropriations
There was strong debate at the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, as the full committee marked up the bill for…
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AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, insurance options for…
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Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The…
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Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
Biologicals represent a significant amount of potential for farmers moving forward. Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond…
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Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
Fire ant infestations pose a significant threat to people, pets and in production agriculture’s productivity and crop quality. From the…
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U.S. Food Imports Rising
The U.S. is importing more foreign food and farm products. Gary Crawford has more coming up on This Land of…
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Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
Summer temperatures are here, bringing triple digits to several areas of California, drying up brush and grasses. Fires are anticipated…
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AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, an industry group…
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Almond Matters: Ant Management Approaches with Harvest Around the Corner
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., ant management will be a major priority with harvest on…
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Upcoming Webinar on Communicating with Farmers Under Stress
A webinar to help with farmers under stress. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Penn State University…
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Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort
The effort to try and mitigate the impacts of impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV) has been a tremendous undertaking in…
Specialized News
Almond Update
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Jul. 11, 2024
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
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Jul. 04, 2024
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
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Jun. 27, 2024
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
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Jun. 20, 2024
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
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Jun. 13, 2024
Almond Update: New Board of Directors Announced, But Other Engagement Opportunities Remain
Grape News
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Jun. 12, 2024
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
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May. 07, 2024
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
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Nov. 28, 2023
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
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Sep. 05, 2023
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
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Mar. 31, 2023
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
Walnut News
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Nov. 29, 2022
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Walnut Blight Top of Mind
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Dec. 07, 2021
Agronomic Minute: Getting Ahead of Walnut Blight
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Oct. 05, 2021
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
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Feb. 26, 2021
New Walnut Variety Provide More Flexibility for California Growers
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Oct. 05, 2020
Nut Crops Benefit from Atmospheric Pressure Adding Nitrogen
Livestock News
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Mar. 05, 2024
Final Rule Makes Adjustments to Packers and Stockyards Act
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Mar. 07, 2023
Video: Discussing Calf Vaccines with Merck
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Mar. 01, 2023
Video: Bovine Respiratory Disease Prevention and Treatment
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May. 19, 2022
Mixed Reactions to Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act
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Jun. 14, 2021