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University of California, Davis technicians performing avian flu testing services for poultry and cattle samples will pause their work duties later this month, as a part of a University of California systemwide strike.

Almond Day * F3 on farmworkers * Rollins going to work on funding freeze * MAHA EO aims to tackle chronic disease

Scientist leads DPR * Riverside County sheriff runs for governor * More tariffs expected

More accountability in drought regulations * Grape crush down 23% * Former Trump official questions tariff threats

State legislators from both sides of the aisle, along with public-private partners, called on Sacramento to support agricultural tech adoption through increased public-private partnerships and refreshing outdated legislation.

The California State Beekeepers Association is partnering with a private investigation agency to offer its members protection against hive thefts, which have gone up 87% over the last decade. 

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension researchers found that Yuma County agriculture and agribusinesses contributed $4.4 billion to Arizona’s economy in 2022. 

Western Growers announced the eighth class of leadership program participants. Those selected include: Charles Ferini, James Larson and Patrick Pinkard, among others. Michael Harris joined the staff of Senate Ag Committee member Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., as a policy adviser. 

Cal Poly named Brian Horgan as Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences effective July 1, 2025. California Gov. Gavin Newson appointed Sloane Viola chief deputy director of the California Conservation Corps.