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Vaccinations keeping Salinas Valley farmworkers safe from COVID – from the Washington Post

By Laura Reiley and Melina Mara Last summer, coronavirus raged among Salinas Valley farmworkers, who were three times more likely to be infected by the coronavirus than other workers last summer, according to the Monterey County dashboard tracker. Deemed essential, … Continue reading

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USDA announces pandemic insurance premiums for cover crops — from AgriPulse

By Ben Nuelle Producers who have crop insurance coverage may qualify for premium support up to $5 per acre in a new USDA assistance program if they planted cover crops for the 2021 crop year. The Department of Agriculture announced … Continue reading

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AgStart lab space opens to heavy demand — from the Sacramento Business Journal

By Emily Hamann It’s been open for (just a week,) but the Lab@AgStart already has reservations or commitments for half of its lab benches. AgStart, a Woodland-based incubator for agriculture and food technology startups, celebrated the grand opening of its … Continue reading

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Secretary Ross joins Lt. Governor Kounalakis for meeting with governor of Punjab, Pakistan

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CDFA Border Stations helping to prevent spread of invasive mussels over holiday weekend

News release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Boating appears to be surging in popularity in California and nationwide. California agencies combatting the spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels ask new and seasoned boaters to remain cautious … Continue reading

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As summer travel rebounds, Californians urged to leave citrus at home

News release from the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Program As COVID-19 restrictions ease, summer travel is expected to increase, and California agricultural officials are cautioning Californians on what not to pack for their trips – homegrown citrus fruit and … Continue reading

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Kick-off webinar and workshops for California Adaptation Strategy

Help us map the next statewide roadmap to a climate-resilient California for all! The impacts of climate change, such as wildfire, extreme heat, drought, flooding, and sea level rise, are a clear and present threat to California’s communities, environment, and … Continue reading

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USDA announces availability of $92.2 million in grants for local agriculture markets and food systems

From a USDA news release The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of $92.2 million in competitive grant funding under the 2018 Farm Bill’s Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). These grants support the development, coordination and expansion … Continue reading

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Real California Milk EXCELerator and New Incubator Boot Camp Launch Search for Performance and Recovery Innovation in Dairy

3rd Annual California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel Contest reflects consumers’ focus on personal health & wellness The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the return of its annual dairy innovation competition with a new name and increased focus … Continue reading

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Governor Newsom’s California Comeback Plan – Highlights for Agriculture

Governor Newsom’s California Comeback Plan proposes historic new investments in sustainable agriculture and healthy food systems. The budget builds on the $285 million included in the Governor’s January Budget and proposes an additional $641 million over two years for a … Continue reading

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