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IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy
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 […]

Nut Industry

September Orchard Tasks - Walnuts
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Nut Industry

September Orchard Tasks – Walnuts

Walnut harvest is here, and the main goals for growers are clear: protect kernel quality, remove the crop quickly and continue preparing orchards for next season. The decisions made during harvest can affect not only the quality and value of this year’s crop but also orchard health and production in the year ahead. Hardeep Singh …

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Grape Industry

CAWG to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference
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CAWG to Host Virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference

The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) will host its 2nd annual virtual Post-Harvest Press Conference on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 10:00 a.m., bringing together industry voices for a timely, grower-led recap of the 2026 harvest. This year’s event will offer a comprehensive statewide perspective, with expert commentary on yields and fruit quality, while also …

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Dairy

Western Dairy Showcase Coming to Turlock
Dairy Industry

Western Dairy Showcase Coming to Turlock

Junior dairy exhibitors are encouraged to sign up for the Western Dairy Showcase, which will be held Oct. 7-11 at the Turlock Fairgrounds. This year’s show is open to juniors ages 21 and under and will feature the following divisions: Registered Holsteins. Registered Jerseys Registered All Other Breeds Grades This year’s judge will be Anthony …

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Citrus Industry

CDFA Announces Vacancy on Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
Citrus Industry

CDFA Announces Vacancy on Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee

The California Department of Food and Agriculture is announcing one vacancy on the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee. The Committee advises the CDFA Secretary on activities associated with the statewide citrus specific pest and disease work plan that includes, but is not limited to outreach and education programs and programs for surveying, detecting, analyzing, …

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Vegetable Industry

UC ANR Hosting Irrigation Meeting
Berries

UC ANR Hosting Irrigation Meeting

UC Ag and Natural Resources is hosting its 2026 Irrigation and Nutrient Management Meeting for vegetable and berry crop growers. The session will offer cover such topics as basin conditions and groundwater management, stress factors affecting rot development in strawberries, irrigation management tools, impact assessments on nitrogen fertilizer and more. The meeting will be held […]

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