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Agriculture

05 Apr

California targets critical farmworkers for vaccinations

published on April 5, 2021 - 12:28 PM

(AP) — The fight to end the coronavirus’ devastation throughout California’s heartland extends to the Mexico border, where migrant farmworkers

01 Apr

Sun-Maid announces first acquisition in 109 years. Here’s what they are buying

published on April 1, 2021 - 1:26 PM

An acquisition by Sun-Maid will put the popular brand onto baby food aisles. Sun-Maid Growers of California announced Wednesday it

31 Mar

On tap in California: Another drought four years after last

published on March 31, 2021 - 2:05 PM

(AP) — California’s hopes for a wet “March miracle” did not materialize and a dousing of April showers may as

22 Mar

Justices seem ready to rule against unions in local farm case

published on March 22, 2021 - 1:51 PM

(AP) – The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to side with two California agriculture businesses that want to bar labor

11 Mar

Selma woman arrested in $790K crop insurance scam

published on March 11, 2021 - 2:54 PM

Federal authorities arrested a Selma woman Wednesday on suspicion of $790,000 worth of fraudulent crop insurance claims. An investigation by

26 Feb

McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald’s, Yum deals

published on February 26, 2021 - 2:32 PM

(AP) — Plant-based food company Beyond Meat will be partnering with several major fast-food chains in the coming years to

23 Feb

Westlands GM: Initial water allocation ‘devastating’

published on February 23, 2021 - 11:40 AM

A low water year has resulted in a grim allocation for south-of-Delta contractors depending on supplies from the Central Valley

17 Feb

World Ag Expo announces online attendance

published on February 17, 2021 - 2:23 PM

The first week of the World Ag Expo came to a close with participants attending virtually from around the world.

09 Feb

Investors seek Westlands acreage as it enters market

published on February 9, 2021 - 10:02 AM

A 2016 rule has allowed the nation’s largest water district to pay off its debts, eliminating caps on land purchases

08 Feb

World Ag Expo goes online starting Tuesday

published on February 8, 2021 - 11:02 AM

With a physical show out of the question given Covid-19 restrictions, the World Ag Expo Online opens Feb. 9. Exhibitors