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Agriculture

27 Sep

Madera County farm receipts dip 2.6% in 2022

published on September 27, 2023 - 2:33 PM

Madera County farms saw a drop in value for crop production in 2022. According to the 2022 Madera County Crop

27 Sep

California Dairies turns to cheese puffs to meet consumer protein demand

published on - 2:20 PM

Today’s consumer is much more on-the-go and health-savvy than past generations, keeping businesses busy following trends and developing products. Dating

26 Sep

Rainy weather wreaking havoc with some crops

published on September 26, 2023 - 10:44 AM

Spring rains and even summer rains have created cause for concern with local growers as harvest activity ramps up in

25 Sep

Kings County saw 10-percent increase in farm receipts last year

published on September 25, 2023 - 12:39 PM

The 2022 Kings County Crop Report tallied a 10-percent increase in revenue from ag crops and products. In 2022, the

22 Sep

Tulare County hits record 2022 crop value of $8.6B, buoyed by milk

published on September 22, 2023 - 2:07 PM

Tulare County has released its $8.6 billion crop report for 2022 — a record high. The county’s total ag receipts

18 Sep

Lots of indoor farms are shutting down as their businesses struggle. So why are more being built?

published on September 18, 2023 - 5:09 PM

(AP) — Inside a bright greenhouse about an hour outside Dallas, workers in hairnets and gloves place plugs of lettuce

15 Sep

From the farm to the server, local tech firm extends its roots

published on September 15, 2023 - 1:55 PM

As a fourth-generation farmer, John Paul envisioned himself following his family’s footsteps in the agriculture industry. John, 29, is the

13 Sep

Farm laborers to receive greater protections under Biden administration proposal

published on September 13, 2023 - 12:29 PM

(AP) — Immigrant farm workers would receive a raft of new protections under a Biden administration proposal to be announced

12 Sep

Report: Driving 55 mph the biggest complaint of ag truck drivers

published on September 12, 2023 - 1:44 PM

When it comes to hauling Central Valley produce, the biggest peeve of agricultural truck drivers is having to drive 55.

05 Sep

Workers pay the price while Congress, employers debate need for heat regulations

published on September 5, 2023 - 2:13 PM

Sometimes the heat makes you vomit, said Carmen Garcia, a farmworker in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She and

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