Water News
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Feb. 07, 2025
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
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Jan. 27, 2025
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
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Jan. 14, 2025
Western Snowpack Gives Insight into Water Supplies
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Jan. 10, 2025
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
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Jan. 08, 2025
Pacific NW Above-Average Mountain Snowpack Accumulations
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California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural…
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National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
The National Farmers Union supports the American Beef Labeling Act, introduced by Senators John Thune and Cory Booker, which mandates…
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CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings…
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American Agriculture History Minute: First Grain Powered Grain Elevator Developed
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Joseph Dart is part of American agriculture history. Though born in…
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Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency…
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AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet News Hour from AgNet West,…
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Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
A leading agricultural trade organization is raising concerns over the impact of newly imposed Section 232 tariffs on American farmers…
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ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement.…
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NPPC Unhappy with Dietary Guidelines
(WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025) — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) expressed serious concerns about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s so-called scientific…
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JBS USA Food Company Settles with the U.S. Department of Labor
JBS USA Food Company will pay $4 million to settle with the U.S. Department of Labor for using child labor…
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Significant Changes Recently in the Avocado Market
The avocado market has seen significant changes recently. U.S. shipments increased by 8% week-over-week and 32% year-over-year, with California experiencing…
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American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of…
Specialized News
Almond Update
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Feb. 19, 2025
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025-2026 Election Cycle
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Feb. 13, 2025
Almond Update: Almond Board Highlights Health Benefits at Annual Conference
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Feb. 06, 2025
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
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Jan. 30, 2025
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
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Jan. 23, 2025
Almond Update: Orchard Challenges Highlight Need for Balance in Supply and Demand
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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Sep. 11, 2024
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
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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
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