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Agriculture

08 Mar

BLOG: We have seen the future of water in California

published on March 8, 2023 - 2:01 PM

We have seen the future of water in California this winter and it does not look good. After 200% rainfall

06 Mar

Milk software battle spills into federal court

published on March 6, 2023 - 4:24 PM

A legal fight between two software companies has resulted in antitrust claims against one tech giant by an up-and-comer in

03 Mar

State rejects local plans for protecting San Joaquin Valley groundwater

published on March 3, 2023 - 12:06 PM

State water officials on Thursday rejected six local groundwater plans for the San Joaquin Valley, where basins providing drinking and

01 Mar

As 90-year-old law draws SCOTUS attention, billions of producer dollars on the line

published on March 1, 2023 - 1:59 PM

It was the Great Depression when Congress passed a law guaranteeing payment to farmers and distributors for fresh produce sold

28 Feb

World Ag Expo attendance hits 10-year high

published on February 28, 2023 - 12:07 PM

The World Ag Expo recently wrapped its 56th run, reporting a 10-year high in show attendance with 108,233 people turning

27 Feb

Porterville man stole $9M in cow manure Ponzi scheme

published on February 27, 2023 - 2:53 PM

A Porterville man pleaded guilty Monday in what federal prosecutors called a nearly $9 million cow manure Ponzi scheme. Ray

23 Feb

Growers encouraged by season’s first water allocations

published on February 23, 2023 - 2:56 PM

After a deluge of rain this winter, the first water allocations of the year were announced by the federal government

20 Feb

How a Madera County farmworker community got state support for better streets, cleaner air

published on February 20, 2023 - 2:14 PM

This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In May of 2022, residents of a small rural

20 Feb

Chef Martin Yan to be pistachio grower’s newest brand ambassador

published on - 9:47 AM

The American Pistachio Growers will bring a bit of celebrity flavor to their team after naming world-renowned chef Martin Yan

15 Feb

When it comes to top crops, the times they are a-changin’

published on February 15, 2023 - 1:16 PM

For decades the Central Valley has served as the agricultural hub of the world, supplying fruits, vegetables and nuts to

BLOG: The Central Valley — California’s manufacturing bright spot

Posted: March 13, 2026 at 2:07 pm

If you follow the headlines, you might conclude that manufacturing
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BLOG: California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

Posted: March 11, 2026 at 9:18 am

While writing a book about California politics a quarter-century ago, I devoted
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