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Agriculture

12 Aug

Latino leaders call for more help for farmworkers

published on August 12, 2020 - 1:41 PM

More than 40 Central Valley Latino leaders have penned a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking for more investment to

11 Aug

Tulare county once again taking on Williamson Act contracts

published on August 11, 2020 - 2:21 PM

A vote in July by the Tulare County Board of Supervisors makes farmland in the South Valley eligible once again

05 Aug

Farmers warned of Covid-19 compliance checks

published on August 5, 2020 - 2:24 PM

State safety inspectors announced they will be visiting farms to ensure Covid compliance. Cal/OSHA agents put out a checklist for

27 Jul

State regulators take aim at popular pesticide

published on July 27, 2020 - 3:00 PM

Because of the danger posed to humans, a commonly-used pesticide will no longer be available on store shelves nor will

24 Jul

Local winery takes best-of-show honors at Fresno competition

published on July 24, 2020 - 4:27 PM

Local wineries made a showing in the recent San Joaquin Valley Wine Competition held July 9 in Fresno. In all,

14 Jul

Landmark groundwater act enters a crucial period

published on July 14, 2020 - 2:08 PM

As Covid-19 and social unrest dominates news headlines, another problem beneath Central Valley residents’ feet is coming to the surface.

10 Jul

Fresno N95 masks to be distributed to farmers

published on July 10, 2020 - 12:49 PM

The Fresno County Department of Agriculture will be distributing free N95 respirators for essential agricultural workers next week. The county

07 Jul

Local wineries win Best of Class, Double Gold awards in Santa Rosa

published on July 7, 2020 - 1:09 PM

Local wineries took top awards at the recent Sunset International Wine Competition held in Santa Rosa the week of June

30 Jun

Report: Covid-19’s direct toll on California wine industry at $4.21 billion

published on June 30, 2020 - 2:20 PM

A new report pegs Covid-19-related losses to California’s wine industry at $4.21 billion, equating to the direct and induced loss

23 Jun

Study estimates $8.6B direct impact to ag from coronavirus

published on June 23, 2020 - 1:24 PM

The coronavirus pandemic will mean losses of $5.9 billion to $8.6 billion for California farms, ranches and agricultural businesses, according