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Almond Industry Update: Global Gains, Local Tools
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From reduced export inspections in Japan to easier conservation funding at home, here’s what growers need to know.
California Ag Gets a Voice in D.C.
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California Senator Adam Schiff is hitting the ground running as the first California Senator in over 30 years to serve on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.
Efficiency and Incentives Drive Dairy Emission Cuts
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California dairy farmers are on track to exceed the state’s methane-reduction targets ahead of the 2030 deadline, according to a recent Ag Alert from the California Farm Bureau.
Marketing Order Extended for California Almonds
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California almond growers have voted to continue the Almond Board of California’s federal marketing order for another five years.
California Wolf Management Enters Phase Two
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With seven known wolf packs and additional areas of activity—including several packs meeting the breeding pair definition—CDFW has adjusted its approach as outlined in its 2016 Conservation Plan.
Truckers First to Signal Honeybee Loss Alarm
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Honeybee producers are kicking off 2025 with big losses.
Reversal of USDA Funding Raises Alarms for Governor Newsom
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Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter of appeal late last week to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging a reversal of the termination of $47 million in funding meant to support California farmers who grow produce for food banks, schools, and community centers.
California Ag Leaders Call for Urgent Action
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The California Agricultural Coalition, representing 32 agricultural organizations, is requesting $600 million annually for five years to aid farmers through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
At Least 60 Livestock Depredations by Wolves in 2024
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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released 19 new reports detailing wolf depredation investigations.
Resetting Disaster Aid: A New Era for Specialty Crop Relief
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The Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act would waive income restrictions that currently prevent many specialty crop producers from receiving federal assistance.
The Healthy Nut for Health Nuts
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Studies show that integrating almonds into one’s diet directly addresses these gaps by reducing fatigue, alleviating tension, and boosting muscle strength.
File Your Water Use Report?
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New this year, late fees are now being assessed for delinquency.
Bringing Locally Grown Foods to CNIP Participants
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The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Farm to Fork has announced a $750,000 grant award to support the expansion of the California Nutrition Incentive Program (CNIP).
Dairy Council Releases Trends Report
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“As an organization committed to advancing public health through nutrition education and advocacy, we believe these insights are essential for professionals striving to improve community well-being,” said Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
Farm Health Concerns with Uptick in Bankruptcy Filings
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Chapter 12 bankruptcy filings, a key indicator of farm financial health, surged by 55% from 2023 to 2024.
Honeybee Losses Alarm California Almond Board
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Reports from Project Apis m. and several industry groups indicate that average colony losses now exceed 50%, with some beekeeping operations experiencing losses as high as 100% in the past year.
Ready to Be a More Engaged Agricultural Leader?
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Applications are now being accepted for Class 55 of the California Agricultural Leadership Program , an intensive, 17 month leadership development experience.
California to Revisit Ban on Driverless Tractors
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In California, a regulation from the state’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, dating to 1977, has prohibited the use of autonomous agricultural equipment without a driver at the helm.
Wildfire Insurance and California's Farms and Ranches
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Peter Ansel, California Farm Bureau, explains how legislation helped to create a viable solution for agricultural insurance in the wake of increased wildfire activity.
Legislation Aims to Modernize California's Water Plan
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Senator Anna M. Caballero has introduced Senate Bill 72, known as California Water for All. The legislation sets an interim goal of adding 9 million acre-feet of water supply by 2040, with a 50-year planning horizon to guide long-term targets.