California
The program works with farmers to implement practices to conserve water, protect water quality, promote soil health, and mitigate potential drought impacts on fish and migratory birds.
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AB 2183, a purported vote-by-mail union organizing measure by Assemblyman Mark Stone passed in the California Legislature despite a veto threat from Governor Newsom.
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Agricultural groups argued that bumblebee protections could affect growing crops, herbicide and pesticide applications, and use of commercial honeybees to pollinate crops.
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If nuts are not allowed to dry to delivery standards for moisture, mold can grow, and then nut quality and grower returns will suffer.
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Carriere Family Farms’ expansion shows optimism for the California walnut industry.
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Can the economic benefit of cover crops accurately be measured and, if so, what is the return on that investment?
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Hotter and drier weather conditions could reduce California’s water supply by up to 10% by the year 2040.
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With technology making other regions newly viable, legislation providing restrictions, and drought forcing the fallowing of farmland, California growers continue to face significant challenges.
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State farmers fallowed 395,100 acres of cropland last year, resulting in more than 14,000 lost farm jobs and $1.7 billion in revenue losses.
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These recommendations are intended to help growers, but the optimal times for these specific practices may vary based on farm location and conditions.
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