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Agriculture

21 Apr

First shipment of hemp in 84 years leaves Fowler by train Tuesday

published on April 21, 2021 - 1:31 PM

The first shipment of legal hemp to cross state lines in 84 years left Tuesday from Fowler by rail — marking

05 Apr

California targets critical farmworkers for vaccinations

published on April 5, 2021 - 12:28 PM

(AP) — The fight to end the coronavirus’ devastation throughout California’s heartland extends to the Mexico border, where migrant farmworkers

01 Apr

Sun-Maid announces first acquisition in 109 years. Here’s what they are buying

published on April 1, 2021 - 1:26 PM

An acquisition by Sun-Maid will put the popular brand onto baby food aisles. Sun-Maid Growers of California announced Wednesday it

31 Mar

On tap in California: Another drought four years after last

published on March 31, 2021 - 2:05 PM

(AP) — California’s hopes for a wet “March miracle” did not materialize and a dousing of April showers may as

22 Mar

Justices seem ready to rule against unions in local farm case

published on March 22, 2021 - 1:51 PM

(AP) – The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to side with two California agriculture businesses that want to bar labor

11 Mar

Selma woman arrested in $790K crop insurance scam

published on March 11, 2021 - 2:54 PM

Federal authorities arrested a Selma woman Wednesday on suspicion of $790,000 worth of fraudulent crop insurance claims. An investigation by

26 Feb

McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald’s, Yum deals

published on February 26, 2021 - 2:32 PM

(AP) — Plant-based food company Beyond Meat will be partnering with several major fast-food chains in the coming years to

23 Feb

Westlands GM: Initial water allocation ‘devastating’

published on February 23, 2021 - 11:40 AM

A low water year has resulted in a grim allocation for south-of-Delta contractors depending on supplies from the Central Valley

17 Feb

World Ag Expo announces online attendance

published on February 17, 2021 - 2:23 PM

The first week of the World Ag Expo came to a close with participants attending virtually from around the world.

09 Feb

Investors seek Westlands acreage as it enters market

published on February 9, 2021 - 10:02 AM

A 2016 rule has allowed the nation’s largest water district to pay off its debts, eliminating caps on land purchases

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