…conservation can also help support rural economies throughout California. “This is a program especially well-suited to California where many agricultural industries and supporters promote and reward advanced levels of stewardship,”…
$1.2 Billion in Contracts Issued for USDA Food Box Program
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Farm City Newsday Thursday, 05-14-20
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Almond Update: New Acreage, Better Yields Fuels Big Jump in Almond Forecast
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How to Spot and Get Rid of Scale on Your Garden Plants
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Exciting Research to Combat Pierce’s Disease in Vineyards
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The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
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Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
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Almond Matters: A Strong Crop for 2020
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USDA Predicts Another Record Almond Crop This Year
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Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-13-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California’s citrus crop forecast, farm tech investments more than…
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California Citrus Forecast Unchanged, Just Below Last Season
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Resilience 2020 Campaign Highlights Resolve of California Ranchers
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