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Agriculture

12 Oct

Confusion reigns on split roll’s impact to ag

published on October 12, 2020 - 2:59 PM

A bill that has split families on its merits since 1978 has the potential to do the same for agriculture

07 Oct

Wildfire smoke generates anxiety for grape growers

published on October 7, 2020 - 2:34 PM

Editor’s Note: This story comes from the Sept. 25 edition of The Business Journal. Just as smoke from wildfires poses

02 Oct

Ag pest found for first time in Madera County

published on October 2, 2020 - 2:20 PM

Chalk up another worry for growers in the midst of the pandemic and wildfires. A discovery of peach fruit flies

25 Sep

Tulare County sees boost in farm receipts last year

published on September 25, 2020 - 1:42 PM

Tulare County’s ag numbers are in, and fruits, nuts and veggies grossed a noteworthy increase for the South Valley. The

15 Sep

French group buys Kraft Cheese division, including Tulare plant  

published on September 15, 2020 - 11:40 AM

French dairy company Lactalis Group has entered into a definitive agreement for the acquisition by its U.S. affiliate of Kraft

14 Sep

2021 World Ag Expo canceled due to Covid fears

published on September 14, 2020 - 11:37 AM

Because of the Covid pandemic, the World Ag Expo will not be held in 2021. For this first time in

10 Sep

Local tech company crowdfunds Valley almond farm

published on September 10, 2020 - 12:19 PM

A Valley tech company has much to celebrate as it announced the successful funding of its first agricultural business. Last

02 Sep

Milk woes meant lower farm receipts in Kings County last year

published on September 2, 2020 - 9:55 AM

The numbers are in for farming production in Kings County for 2019, and a drop in livestock and poultry products

25 Aug

45 years in, Madera winery plans to double production in the next five

published on August 25, 2020 - 12:10 PM

This year’s grape harvest marks 45 years since the first season for one Madera winery — and after Covid, they’ve

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