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COVID-19 vaccinations made more accessible to California ag workers

Growers can request help with setting up a mobile vaccine clinic on their farm or team up with others to host a nearby vaccination event. more »

Almond shipments set new record

With two months still left in crop year, increased demand has helped almonds overcome port issues, tariffs and COVID-19 limitations. more »

First reviews of local sustainable groundwater plans released in California

California Department of Water Resources has released reviews of four local plans, approving two and returning the others to the respective agencies for improvement in order to meet the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. more »

Growers sought for research to address aflatoxins

After nearly a decade of research on the product, the Almond Board of California is looking for growers to participate in a large-scale application project for AF36 Prevail. more »

National coalition pushes for water management portfolio through legislation

A coalition representing nearly one-third of the all agricultural production in the U.S. warns that changing hydrological conditions and increased populations may jeopardize the future of water infrastructure in the West. more »

Almond growers manage hull rot in a number of ways

Even with little disease activity in almonds during a dry and windy California year, hull rot remains a concern, and possibly in a different way than growers are used to. more »

Organic growers can manage burrowing rodents with new guide tips

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources has released a new publication to help organic growers develop a management plan against burrowing rodents. more »

California policymakers pursuing ‘ill-defined’ DPR spending plan

A proposed mill tax increase on products registered with the California Department of Pesticide Regulation has growers crying foul. more »