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Monthly Archives: June 2021

Wishing Cal Cannabis all the best

BY CDFA Secretary Karen Ross With July 1 and the new fiscal year comes the consolidation of the state’s cannabis programs into the Department of Cannabis Control — part of the Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency.  That means the … Continue reading

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Nut thefts tough cases to crack — from NPR

By Savannah Sicurella Drugs, artwork, luxury watches. If there’s a high value good, there’s a black market for it. But nuts? Organized agricultural crime rings have long targeted California’s pistachio and almond growers, and theft is becoming more of a serious concern … Continue reading

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Beneficial stingless wasps released to fight Asian Citrus Psyllids and Huanglongbing — From KSBY-TV, San Luis Obispo

By Dusty Baker A deadly citrus tree disease is resulting in the release of beneficial wasps in San Luis Obispo County. Citrus trees have been under attack from the tree disease Huanglongbing (HLB). To combat HLB, a series of wasp … Continue reading

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Farm Credit supports FarmLink’s efforts to help people of color become farmers

Farm Credit news release Over the past seven years, former farmworker Aldo Gonzalez has expanded his farm business from five to 44 acres, helped by annual operating loans from California FarmLink, an Aptos-based nonprofit that since 2013 has also operated … Continue reading

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California Agricultural Neighbors release interim report on best practices for food safety–webinar series planned

The California Agricultural Neighbors (CAN) group invites all interested stakeholders to read its interim report, “California Agricultural Neighbors: Neighbor-to-neighbor best practices to help enhance localized food safety efforts,” as well as attend a three-part webinar series to learn about CAN … Continue reading

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Farmers and Ranchers need support during drought — Secretary Ross co-authors opinion piece in CalMatters

BY CDFA Secretary Karen Ross and California Department of Conservation Director David Shabazian While California is known for its world-famous entertainment industry and ever-transforming tech sector, agriculture is the often-overlooked backbone of our diverse state and one of its earliest economic engines.  … Continue reading

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CDFA Celebrates Pollinator Week – Pollinators are Priceless!

June 21 to June 27, 2021 is Pollinator Week! When we think of pollinators, perhaps many of us first think of the honeybee. Honeybees have a reputation of hard work and are associated with symbolism of industry, community and abundance … Continue reading

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California Air Resources Board (CARB) seeking public comment on draft analysis of progress toward achieving dairy methane emissions target

CARB news release The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking public comment on a Draft Analysis of Progress toward Achieving the 2030 Dairy and Livestock Sector Methane Emissions Target. The draft Analysis is available on CARB’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutants resources … Continue reading

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Heat Wave — Governor Newsom issues emergency proclamation to increase energy capacity; Oakland company giving away one-million smart thermostats to help with conservation

Amid a major heat wave that is stressing energy grids in states across the western United States, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an emergency proclamation to free up additional energy capacity. In preparation for the extreme temperatures, California energy agencies are calling on individuals and … Continue reading

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Tips on staying safe in extreme heat from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services

Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the occasional extreme heat streak (like this week). While some of the warmer weather comes with the summer territory, high record temperatures can lead to emergency situations. By following a … Continue reading

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