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NRCS California offers drought assistance; identifies high priority areas

Taking applications through July 12, the new Conservation Incentive Contracts pilot program can provide long-term support to address drought on agricultural and other lands. more »

Almond Conference returns to in-person for 2021

After a year of the world's conferences being cancelled or going virtual, the Almond Board of California's annual Almond Conference will be held in person this December. more »

Texas A&M AgriLife hosts pecan management webinar June 28

Whether hobby farmer or commercial grower, the webinar features expert information on a range of topics and questions. more »
Touchstone Pistachio

Nut thief nabbed by Tulare County (California) Sheriff’s deputies

A routine audit revealed about 42,000 pounds of missing pistachios, which were stolen and being moved from 2,000-pound sacks into smaller bags and sold. more »

Court: Third parties can’t enter private property without compensating owners

The court struck down the California Agricultural Labor Relations Board rule that gave union organizers the right to physically access farm property to solicit support for unionization. more »

Potential shown for bee-impersonating flies to help pollination

Bees are still the most common pollinators, but a large number of other pollinators include the bee-mimicking syrphid flies, other insects and spiders. more »

Strain on California water system target of ARS research

USDA researchers are developing strategies and approaches to adapt California crop production to climate stressors, including extreme heat and drought. more »
National Council of Agricultural Employers

San Diego County providing free COVID-19 vaccines to H-2A workers

The Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be available to farmworkers crossing into California from Tijuana, Mexico, and other vaccine brands by request depending on availability. more »

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