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Agriculture

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

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.