California
The farmers are facing water supply challenges that are worse this season than in previous dry years.
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California farm employers have shown clear understanding of the hazards heat can pose to outdoor employees, particularly agricultural employees, and how to protect them from those hazards.
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The California Endangered Species Act does not include insects, but several bumblebee species were voted as candidates for listing in 2019. The bees' classification as fish may protect them, and their protection is problematic for farmers.
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Open enrollment started June 1, and new applicants can receive up to $2,500 in free seed.
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Farmland-conservation advocates argue that California's ambitious conservation-based climate plan largely excludes the lands of farmers from being counted.
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Hosted by over 50 ag organizations, hundreds of participants concerned with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act spoke of how their California communities might be affected.
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California farmers are facing an 'existential crisis' as water remains problematic, water infrastructure needs repair, costs increase while farmer payments don't, and international markets become inaccessible.
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Continuing with its nearly 50 years of walnut research, California Walnut Board has more projects underway to keep the industry competitive.
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Harvest 2022 is expected to be down 4% from last year at 2.8 billion pounds.
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California’s Central Valley experienced a wide range of weather conditions in April, as growers evaluated orchards and adjusted budgets. Rising resource costs have forced growers to face difficult decisions, and some orchards have not yet been irrigated.
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