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California Farm Bureau president responds to Central Valley Project announcement
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced Feb. 23 that it anticipates zero water allocations this year from the Central Valley Project, likely marking the second straight year that California farmers and ranchers will be denied... more »
California Strawberries launches major marketing campaign
In time for National Strawberry Day, California Strawberries is set to amplify strawberries and their many health benefits via the new year-long, consumer-focused campaign ‘Love, Strawberries.’ Inspired by the love and the care the heart-healthy... more »
Grape experts give workshops on drought preparedness, red blotch
Grape growers and other industry members interested in grape production and water management in vineyards are invited to University of California (UC) Cooperative Extension’s Grapevine Drought Preparedness Workshops. The workshops will be held in person... more »
California agencies working to sustain groundwater
A new era of groundwater management in California continues to take shape as local agencies develop and implement plans that identify how they intend to achieve groundwater sustainability goals over the next 20 years. "The... more »
Subsidence seen in California water year 2021; slower than previous droughts
The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) released new satellite-based data that show subsidence – or the sinking of the land surface due to excessive groundwater pumping – continues in the state. DWR has intensified statewide subsidence... more »
California grape tonnage increases seen in 2021 harvest
Johnnie White is anything but crushed by the news contained in the 2021 grape-crush report. "It's a grower's market," said White, a Napa County vineyard manager and member of the California Farm Bureau Board of... more »
California Statewide Pear Research Webinar will be held March 4
The 2022 California Statewide Pear Research Webinar will be held March 4 from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Visit here for a registration link and the agenda. The Zoom meeting is co-sponsored by University of California Cooperative... more »
Organic Produce Summit announces first education session – CEA Part 1
The continued growth of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and the ramifications of hydroponically grown items being eligible for organic certification will be the subject of the first announced educational session at Organic Produce Summit 2022.... more »
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