Agriculture
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California is experiencing whiplash between boom-and-bust cycles of prolonged drought and atmospheric rivers. The unpredictable nature of our climate makes
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When a seed is planted, and after proper care, a farmer can cultivate various fruits, vegetables — and flowers. The
Read more »California judge halts hearing in fight between state agricultural giant and farmworkers’ union
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(AP) — A California judge has temporarily blocked a hearing from taking place in a dispute between one of the
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A Southeast Asian country has opened market access for some of the Golden State’s most popular fruit as part of
Read more »Kings County judge issues restraining order allowing probationary farmers to pump without metering
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On Monday, Kings County Superior Court Superior Judge Kathy Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order against the State Water Resources
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It turns out that California’s almond production forecast for 2024 is higher than expected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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Just like in a recipe, it’s necessary to get the spices right in a news story. John Lindt’s story Friday
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Editor’s note: This story was corrected to indicate the Firebaugh plant processed parsley and onion, and not garlic. The story
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Twenty producers from throughout California competed in the 9th-annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition last month, with one Tulare
Read more »Former California water official pleads guilty to conspiring to steal water from irrigation canal
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(AP) — A former California water official has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal water in a deal with federal
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