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Agriculture

22 Jul

A transplant blooms: Latina-run Sweet Girl Farms builds flowery following

published on July 22, 2024 - 1:57 PM

When a seed is planted, and after proper care, a farmer can cultivate various fruits, vegetables — and flowers. The

19 Jul

California judge halts hearing in fight between state agricultural giant and farmworkers’ union

published on July 19, 2024 - 1:18 PM

(AP) — A California judge has temporarily blocked a hearing from taking place in a dispute between one of the

18 Jul

Vietnam grants market access to California peaches, nectarines

published on July 18, 2024 - 2:57 PM

A Southeast Asian country has opened market access for some of the Golden State’s most popular fruit as part of

16 Jul

Kings County judge issues restraining order allowing probationary farmers to pump without metering

published on July 16, 2024 - 2:55 PM

On Monday, Kings County Superior Court Superior Judge Kathy Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order against the State Water Resources

15 Jul

Almond forecast 13% higher than last year’s production

published on July 15, 2024 - 4:32 PM

It turns out that California’s almond production forecast for 2024 is higher than expected. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

10 Jul

BLOG: Getting the spice mix right on plant closure story

published on July 10, 2024 - 11:32 AM

Just like in a recipe, it’s necessary to get the spices right in a news story. John Lindt’s story Friday

05 Jul

Spice plant closing, 275 jobs going away

garlic plant surrounded by garlic cloves

published on July 5, 2024 - 10:54 AM

Editor’s note: This story was corrected to indicate the Firebaugh plant processed parsley and onion, and not garlic. The story

03 Jun

Lindsay olive oil maker takes Best of Show honors

published on June 3, 2024 - 12:22 PM

Twenty producers from throughout California competed in the 9th-annual San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition last month, with one Tulare

28 May

Former California water official pleads guilty to conspiring to steal water from irrigation canal

published on May 28, 2024 - 3:50 PM

(AP) — A former California water official has pleaded guilty to conspiring to steal water in a deal with federal

20 May

Kings County Farm Bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater

published on May 20, 2024 - 1:53 PM

(AP) — A lawsuit has been filed over California’s decision to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the

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Posted: October 7, 2024 at 4:25 pm

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BLOG: Harnessing AI to enhance your business — ethically

Posted: September 26, 2024 at 3:00 pm

Technological advancements have continued to allow businesses to enhance programs
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