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Insurance companies are not renewing policies for zip codes in wildfire zones, even if farmers aren't at risk of wildfire.
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Seasons may be getting a bit more unpredictable, but should a surprise spring frost occur, here are some guidelines for protecting walnuts.
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Decisions have to be made on what to fallow, as California sees the lowest January, February and March precipitation levels in over 160 years.
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Allocations will be less than 15% of what irrigators need. This is a third consecutive drought year, and food production is expected to be heavily impacted.
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A temporary restraining order is in effect until May 5, pending the outcome of a hearing regarding the state's overreach by trying to prevent farmers from using groundwater supplies.
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To move forward in developing markets for climate-smart commodities, a variety of partners need to come together. This series aims to support and encourage partnerships for proposal development.
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Freezing temperatures combined with early budbreak don't bode well for trees. With some areas spared, threats of frost aren't over.
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The earlier promised allotment of 15% has dropped to 5%, as California reserves and snowpack are below average, entering another drought year.
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Winter months were warmer than normal, and the spring and summer months were cooler than normal. This reversal in temperatures resulted in losses for growers.
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The strategy outlines the need to significantly increase fuels and forest health treatments to address the escalating crisis of wildfire danger.
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