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USDA Announces $8B Harvest Fuel Relief Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is launching an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program that will offer farmers one-time payments to provide relief from increasing fuel and input costs. Proportional support will be provided to producers using a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses from the 2026 crop year. The […]
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USDA Announces $8B Harvest Fuel Relief Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is launching an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program that will offer farmers one-time payments to provide relief from increasing fuel and input costs. Proportional support will be provided to producers using a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses from the 2026 crop year. The […]
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USDA Announces $8B Harvest Fuel Relief Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it is launching an $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program that will offer farmers one-time payments to provide relief from increasing fuel and input costs. Proportional support will be provided to producers using a uniform formula to cover a portion of modeled losses from the 2026 crop year. The […]
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Nut Industry
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
For decades, California almond growers have relied on honey bees to provide consistent pollination and ensure a successful crop. However, in recent years, the introduction of self-fertile almond varieties has offered growers more flexibility and reduced their reliance on cross-pollination. As adoption of these varieties continues to grow, researchers are working to determine whether traditional […]
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Nut Industry
Pollination Still Pays in Self-Fertile Almond Varieties
For decades, California almond growers have relied on honey bees to provide consistent pollination and ensure a successful crop. However, in recent years, the introduction of self-fertile almond varieties has offered growers more flexibility and reduced their reliance on cross-pollination. As adoption of these varieties continues to grow, researchers are working to determine whether traditional […]
Fairer Weather Brings Better Harvesting Conditions for Almonds
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September Orchard Tasks – Walnuts
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Walnut Board Building Partnerships to Promote Product
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September Orchard Tasks – Hazelnuts
UC Davis Seeks Grower Input on Orchard Floor Management
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September Orchard Tasks – Pistachios
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California Table Grape Growers Invest in Students
California table grape growers invest in their communities by offering scholarship opportunities to students from California table grape growing regions. For 2027, California table grape growers are again offering three categories of scholarships. Two scholarships are available to field workers and their families. The Field Worker Bridge Scholarship is a $14,500 scholarship for students who […]
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California Table Grape Growers Invest in Students
California table grape growers invest in their communities by offering scholarship opportunities to students from California table grape growing regions. For 2027, California table grape growers are again offering three categories of scholarships. Two scholarships are available to field workers and their families. The Field Worker Bridge Scholarship is a $14,500 scholarship for students who […]
An Early Harvest Shows Promise Across the State
Making Smoke-Tainted Wine More Appealing
CAWG to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference
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CAWG Announces 2027 Awards of Excellence Recipients
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Dairy Industry
IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today warned that European Union due-diligence requirements are increasing costs and administrative burdens for U.S. dairy processors and farmers, including companies that do not sell products directly into Europe. IDFA is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to continue pressing the European Commission to limit the […]
Newsom Vetoes AB 2253
State Water Board Adopts the Dairy Remand Order
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Dairy Industry
IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today warned that European Union due-diligence requirements are increasing costs and administrative burdens for U.S. dairy processors and farmers, including companies that do not sell products directly into Europe. IDFA is urging the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to continue pressing the European Commission to limit the […]
Newsom Vetoes AB 2253
State Water Board Adopts the Dairy Remand Order
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Western Dairy Showcase Coming to Turlock
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Citrus Industry
Citrus Industry
Natural Remedies for Pest Control
ARS researchers have developed new pest control methods for America’s farmers. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) has a long history of being used as a natural pest control in the past but is rarely used presently for postharvest pest control. Over the past several years, ARS researchers in Salinas, CA, have successfully developed SO2 fumigation treatments to […]
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California Citrus Mutual Names Tom Danowski as New CEO
Citrus Industry
Natural Remedies for Pest Control
ARS researchers have developed new pest control methods for America’s farmers. Sulfur dioxide (SO2) has a long history of being used as a natural pest control in the past but is rarely used presently for postharvest pest control. Over the past several years, ARS researchers in Salinas, CA, have successfully developed SO2 fumigation treatments to […]
CDFA Announces Vacancy on Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Quarantine Expands
Huanglongbing Quarantine Boundary Expands in Riverside, SD Counties
APHIS Expands Sweet Orange Scab Quarantine
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Quarantine Boundary Expanded
California Citrus Mutual Names Tom Danowski as New CEO
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Food Safety
California LGMA Marks 20 Years of Continuous Food Safety Improvement
“Born from one of the industry’s greatest challenges, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has spent 20 years strengthening food safety through prevention, verification, and continuous improvement to build systems that support the production of safe leafy greens.”
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Food Safety
California LGMA Marks 20 Years of Continuous Food Safety Improvement
“Born from one of the industry’s greatest challenges, the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has spent 20 years strengthening food safety through prevention, verification, and continuous improvement to build systems that support the production of safe leafy greens.”
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UC ANR Hosting Irrigation Meeting
42nd Carrot Conference Planned by UCANR
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