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California pistachio growers and processors contribute $6.4 billion-plus impact to state’s economy

With every new acre of pistachios California reaps a wellspring of economic rewards totaling more than $6.4 billion in the Golden State, according to a new economic study commissioned by American Pist... more »

Almond Board of California, Drexel University announce student product development competition

Almond Board of California and Drexel University are hosting a student product development competition for the first time this spring, providing students with the opportunity to develop next-genera... more »

Monarchs and More Western Habitat Program open for applications

Site prep is conducted by the grower, seed is provided by Monarch Joint Venture, and the seed is designed to be location appropriate based on the region. more »

Almond Board of California announces 2023 elections

The industry will choose for one independent grower position and two independent handler positions on the board of directors. Alternate seats for those spots are also open. more »

High heat, low demand hurt walnut crop

Ag Secretary Vilsak made a disaster declaration for several California counties that experienced crop loss due to high heat, and growers have 8 months to apply for emergency loans through the FSA. more »

Storm deluge stirs hope for water supply

California farmers are encouraged by the series of atmospheric river storms that brought near-record rain and snow, filling depleted reservoirs and bolstering the snowpack. Frost Pauli, vineyard ma... more »

UC Davis looks at vegetation for infiltration

More California growers are looking to incorporate some form of agriculturally managed recharge into their water management plans, and UC Davis developed a soil tool to help determine suitability. more »

Growers invited to see benefits of cover crops in orchards, vineyards

University of California created a searchable database of orchard and vineyard growers experienced in cover crops, and field visit opportunities are available in February. more »

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