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Drought strategies for walnut orchards

Walnut growers aren't getting all the water their plants need, and water stress at this time of year affects this crop and the crop for next year. more »

Almond Alliance supports growers whipsawed by supply chains, water

California growers could suffer irreparable harm if the supply chain issues aren’t fixed, and drought conditions have been for all but one year since 2011. Farmers are preparing for the worst in 2022. more »

CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program selects 940 projects totaling $66.3 million to fight climate change

The selected projects will have an estimated impact across more than 82,000 acres of California farm and ranch land. more »

Farm, business groups call for action on water projects

Drought is set to cripple California food, energy and housing, and agriculture and business groups are imploring California to set clear goals for boosting water storage and supplies. more »

15 days added for comment on proposed marketing order changes for almonds

Proposed changes include removal of ambiguous and obsolete language and of irrelevant dates, and clarification of requirements, provisions and terms in the regulations to better reflect industry practices.   more »

California Pollinator Coalition reports increasing cooperation among ag and conservation groups

Members note successful projects in celebration of National Pollinator Week. more »

Verloop named executive director and CEO for California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission

Verloop brings industry experience in growing and shipping, and as a marketer in domestic and international markets. more »

Soil and irrigation field days in California

Get hands-on education in soil moisture, sampling, water use, filter selection and other useful topics. more »