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Date palm irrigation research provides economic, environmental benefits

Historically, date palms are grown along riverbeds or in areas with groundwater because they requ

Saoimanu Sope - Communications Specialist

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Pollinator wrap-up: Just how important are pollinators?

Out of 115 commonly grown food crops around the world, 87 use animal/insect pollinators. The U.S.

CDFA

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Exploring the complexities of cannabis farming in rural areas

Land use change in agricultural frontiers can have far-reaching social and environmental implicat

UC Berkeley Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management

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New Report Finds 97% of Fruits and Vegetables Sampled in California Meet Pesticide Safety Standards

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) today released a report finding that 97%

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR)

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Putting Flood Waters to Work: State Expedites Efforts to Maximize Groundwater Recharge

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is implementing an emergency program to divert high river

The Department of Water Resources (DWR)

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Key climate data added to enhance grower decision-support tool

Free CalAgroClimate tool helps growers protect crops from frost and extreme heat

California

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New Research Reveals How Grazing Management Practices Affect Cattle Weight Gain by Altering Foraging Behavior

Rotational or continuous grazing? Which system allows for more sustainable and profitable free-ra

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

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A Purrr-fect Use for Soy Waste?

Scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are building a better mouse trap when it

Agricultural Research Service (ARS)

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Farm Smart program instills appreciation for ag in Imperial Valley youth

Desert REC program has reached more than 168,000 people thanks to broad community support.

Saoimanu Sope - Communications Specialist

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DNA Research Finds Low Genetic Diversity Among U.S. Honey Bees

U.S. agriculture owes many thanks to the honey bee (Apis mellifera L.), as it plays the crucial r

ARS

Equipment News

Volvo Penta strengthens West Coast footprint through partnership with AIE

Volvo Penta and Anderson Industrial Engines (AIE) have teamed up to give the manufacturer compreh

Volvo Penta

Equipment News

Kubota Enhances Compact Tractor Lineup, Unveils Four Models at National Farm Machinery Show

Kubota Tractor Corporation announced the addition of a new LX20 Series, adding two new models, th

Kubota