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Yield is robust in ‘off’ year for pistachios

Technically an "off" year for the alternate bearing crop, California orchards are looking to hit the mark near 1 billion pounds, just under last year's record. more »

Dairy and almond groups partner on healthy soils research

University of California, Davis, researchers are recycling dairy manure and almond twigs into a nutrient-rich, safe, organic soil amendment to help build soil resilience and reduce waste. more »

Ceres Imaging secures $23M in funding to fuel development of AI in agriculture

As drought and climate change accelerate, the leading aerial imagery and data analytics company readies for solution expansion across the precision agriculture landscape. more »

California Farm Bureau points to ag benefits in continuing budget resolution

The resolution reauthorizes the WHIP+ program and includes aid to ag communities that faced hardships, crop damage and farm operation devastation due to drought, wildfire, hurricane or other natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. more »

Agtech platform by Semios set to expand globally with funding

After raising $100 million in funding, and over $225 million to date in external capital, the company and the integration of its third-party ag solutions are helping growers across the globe with better decision making and crop outcomes. more »

California Comeback Plan’s over $15B climate package includes agriculture

The largest such investment in state history, the package includes $1.1 billion over two years to support sustainable agriculture practices. more »

USDA amends CFAP 2 payment calculation for sales-based commodities

The amendment allows specialty crop growers to substitute 2018 sales for 2019 sales. Payments were previously based on 2019 sales, which was used to approximate 2020 expectations. more »