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California has ‘transformational’ budget for UC ANR research, outreach

Total state support of $107.9 million is geared towards rebuilding UC Cooperative Extension, IPM and 4-H programs throughout the state. more »

California almond grower appears in Western Growers’ videos on drought

In an ordinary year, Woolf Farming would be prepping for almond harvest. This year, trees are coming down because there's not enough water to irrigate them. more »

Road to recovery: 2020 walnut freeze in northern Sacramento Valley

On the heels of both a 2018 and 2019 autumn freeze, the November 2020 freeze seems to have caused more damage in walnuts than anticipated. more »

All hail Mother Vlach

This viable rootstock for walnuts stands the test of time. ... more »

Cost-effective alternatives offered to replace ag burning for orchard removal

Agricultural burning in California is being phased out by 2024, with some areas being phased out sooner. An in-person event demonstrated various equipment to use as alternatives. more »

Almond Board briefs congressional caucus about pollinator coalition

As one of four speaker and the only representative from agriculture, Almond Board's Josette Lewis detailed why the California Pollination Coalition's collaborative conservation is a strong example of environmental alliances. more »

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 »