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Western drought spurs response from California governor
With much of the West experiencing drought conditions and California squarely in a second consecutive dry year, Gov. Gavin Newsom on April 21 directed state agencies to take immediate action to bolster drought resilience and... more »
Worsening drought conditions in the West leads to working group
The Biden-Harris administration announced April 21 the formation of an Interagency Working Group to address worsening drought conditions in the West and support farmers, Tribes and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages. The Working Group... more »
Water shortages throughout California seen as drought spreads
The 2020-21 California drought has led to significant water cutbacks, compelling farmers to fallow ground and public officials to respond with legislation intended to address the state's chronic water shortages. Farmers in more parts of... more »
UC Davis alumnus Bill Werner named new greenhouse manager
University of California, Davis alumnus Bill Werner has been promoted to lead manager for the extensive network of greenhouses located across campus. He has worked with the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences greenhouse team... more »
LGMA endorses pre-harvest testing to reduce foodborne illness outbreaks
The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board has endorsed new Pre-Harvest Testing guidance in an effort to prevent foodborne illness outbreaks associated with lettuce and leafy greens. The guidance calls for pre-harvest testing of leafy... more »
Harvest automation for produce industry accelerated by Western Growers
Western Growers is spearheading a Global Harvest Automation Initiative to accelerate harvest automation across the fresh produce industry, with a goal of automating 50% of harvest within 10 years. “For well over a decade, our... more »
UC SAREP announces new sustainable agriculture and food systems awards
The University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program – a statewide program of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources – announced April 12 the recipients of its 2021 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Small... more »
Training offered in California on water volume measurement system techniques
Learning from the University of California Cooperative Extension how to correctly install and maintain a water volume measurement system on his ranch has saved Modoc County rancher Glenn Nader a significant amount of money. Nader,... more »
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