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Farm Automation Still Needs Someone Who Knows the Orchard
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UC Davis researchers find that technology can improve efficiency, but experience remains critical to making it work.
California Animal Health Lab Gets a Major Upgrade
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New Turlock facility is nearly nine times larger, expanding disease testing for livestock and poultry across the state.
$8 Billion on the Table. California Growers, Here's Your Move.
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USDA is gathering fuel-cost information from specialty crop producers as questions remain about eligibility, payment rates and application dates.
Can Dogs Sniff Out Agricultural Threats Before They Arrive?
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New research explores whether detection dogs can identify pests and diseases themselves, building on work already underway in California.
Is Your California Farm Too Big to Be Small?
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A federal definition dating back to 2013 is getting a closer look as California considers what really qualifies as a small farm.
High Diesel Costs, Hard Choices for California Farmers
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Farm Bureau survey reveals how rising fuel expenses are affecting everyday farm decisions.
Will More American-Made Fertilizer Mean Lower Costs?
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California is part of a national manufacturing push, with USDA projecting potential fertilizer price reductions.
Faster Answers for California Farmers? That's the Goal of a New UC Lab
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Nearly $3 million in federal and university funding will establish a new agricultural research facility in Fresno County.
Drone Spraying Surges 340%
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Agricultural drones are becoming another tool for crop protection, particularly where conventional equipment struggles.
California's Millions of Pounds of Pumpkins Are Mostly for Show
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With 162 million pounds produced last year, California ranks second nationally, and more than 99% of its pumpkin acreage serves fresh and ornamental markets.
California Claims One-Third of Nation's Specialty Crop Funding
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Nearly $29 million will support 60 projects, from AI-powered grape harvesting to expanding markets for California-grown products.
Could California's Next Crop Breakthrough Already Be in Storage?
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USDA's $180 million Seed Sovereignty Initiative aims to unlock valuable plant genetics that could help California growers tackle pests, disease, and drought.
Could More Federal Grazing Be on the Horizon for California Ranchers?
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USDA is revisiting a directive aimed at restoring grazing capacity, and ranchers are being asked to explore what it could mean for their operations.
California Ag Education Grants Open, But Deadline Is Approaching
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CDFA has approximately $230,000 available to support agricultural education and leadership programs, with applications due November 2
California Leads U.S. Farm Income, But Production Costs Remain Hefty
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New USDA estimates put California first in both gross and net farm income, while also carrying the nation's highest farm production expenses.
U.S.-China Trade Framework Includes Cotton
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Cotton leaders are watching potential tariff relief as dairy, poultry and other agricultural products also make the list.
Rail Merger Draws Farm Opposition
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National Farmers Union pushes back on proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern combination.
The Poultry Vaccine Science Behind “Turkey Herpes”
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Researchers look to improve recombinant HVT vaccines used against major poultry diseases.
$13.5 Million Available for California Nutrition Incentives
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CDFA opens grant applications aimed at connecting CalFresh shoppers with California-grown fruits and vegetables.
California Eyes Water Capture Ahead of El Niño
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New DWR Director Thomas Gibson discusses groundwater recharge, water storage and what the state’s water plans could mean for agriculture.