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Agriculture

18 Sep

Tulare farms report highest Central Valley crop values for ’17

published on September 18, 2018 - 2:12 PM

Tulare County has once again emerged as the top ag county — at least in the Central Valley. Last year,

31 Aug

‘AgSharks’ competition seeks next big ‘agtech’ startup

published on August 31, 2018 - 10:33 AM

If you’re looking to start up or grow an agriculture-related business but don’t have the capital, your opportunity is on

29 Aug

Almonds top seller again in Madera County

published on August 29, 2018 - 11:34 AM

Sales of agricultural goods in Madera County totaled more than $1.97 billion in 2017, with almonds continuing to be the

23 Aug

Regulations expected to cost citrus growers $203 million a year

published on August 23, 2018 - 1:09 PM

New environmental regulations, water-saving rules, crop-protection requirements and a state-mandated increase of the minimum wage for workers are expected to

22 Aug

Fowler Packing joins movement to revive hops farming

published on August 22, 2018 - 12:02 PM

Brewing beer is old hat for Brandon Broussard, owner of Tactical Ops Brewing in Fresno. But he’s taken particular interest

08 Aug

Fake fruit packing operation busted with $75,000 in stolen goods

published on August 8, 2018 - 1:09 PM

Authorities say they recovered an estimated $75,000 worth of grape-packing material stolen from businesses in Tulare, Fresno and Kern counties.

06 Aug

New water rules hurting ag land prices

published on August 6, 2018 - 12:39 PM

Groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) in Tulare, Fresno, Kings and Kern counties have until 2020 to develop plans for long-term viability

25 Jul

Farmers say tariff assistance less important than ending tariffs

published on July 25, 2018 - 1:26 PM

The White House’s announcement of plans to offer $12 billion in assistance to farmers hurt by the nation’s trade disputes

17 Jul

New fertilizer plant opens near Visalia

published on July 17, 2018 - 2:01 PM

Over recent weeks, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of liquid fertilizers expanded into a factory north of Visalia. Although

16 Jul

Farm Bill talks invigorate hope for hemp in the Valley

published on July 16, 2018 - 11:35 AM

For decades, “hemp” has been one of the bad four-letter words among many farmers and government officials because it’s a

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