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Agriculture

14 Apr

For the love of pistachios: Nichols Farms lands distribution with major truck stop

published on April 14, 2025 - 5:04 PM

Travelers looking for an on-the-go snack from a local food company can take heart with the announcement of a new

10 Apr

Fast Trak Metal Fabrication: Women-led company expands with new tech, big ambitions

published on April 10, 2025 - 3:03 PM

A women-owned manufacturer in Fresno is in expansion mode with a new building and equipment to help meet demand. Fast

08 Apr

BLOG: Reedley nonprofit working to protect ag, wildlife habitats for future generations

published on April 8, 2025 - 2:50 PM

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, where fertile farmland stretches for miles and wildlife habitats intersect with agricultural development,

08 Apr

Border Patrol said it targeted known criminals in Kern County. But it had no record on 77 of 78 arrestees

published on - 11:01 AM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. It was quiet on the border. A Border Patrol agent named

07 Apr

Student entrepreneur speaks out against backyard flocks bill

published on April 7, 2025 - 5:20 PM

A local high school student and poultry farmer is speaking out against a proposed Assembly bill that would limit backyard

07 Apr

Fresno County targeting copper wire possession in collaborative effort

published on - 2:52 PM

A pair of Fresno County supervisors is introducing a new ordinance to curb copper wire theft. Supervisors Nathan Magsig and

03 Apr

Bidding closes today for South Valley pistachio orchard

published on April 3, 2025 - 11:02 AM

The bidding process on a South Valley pistachio orchard will close today at noon, with the buyer to be named

01 Apr

New beginnings for Reedley plant: Local business takes over Prima Wawona site

published on April 1, 2025 - 3:52 PM

The Reedley facility previously operated by Prima Wawona — once the largest producer of stone fruit in North America —

31 Mar

Raid or rumor? Reports of immigrations sweeps are warping life in California’s Central Valley

published on March 31, 2025 - 4:32 PM

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Truth be told, there’s a lot of white trucks in Modesto.

31 Mar

California farm bureau president calls for $600M in legislative action for farmers

published on - 4:18 PM

Farmers and agricultural leaders are once again highlighting the challenges they face and calling for more attention to the regulatory