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Agriculture

08 Jul

There is such a thing as a free lunch, thanks to local firm

published on July 8, 2019 - 1:55 PM

If you’re in the mood for a free lunch and want to show your support for agriculture, then Gar Tootelian

01 Jul

Hemp’s slow launch — experts forecast bumper crop next year

published on July 1, 2019 - 1:34 PM

Even though hemp was made a legal crop by federal lawmakers back in December 2018, starts of commercial hemp farms

27 Jun

Trade tensions, India tariffs put California almonds at risk

published on June 27, 2019 - 12:31 PM

(AP) — Along large swaths of California’s lush central valley, almonds in the fuzzy hulls of tree leaves blow in

18 Jun

CEO of California Dairies stepping down

published on June 18, 2019 - 2:40 PM

The CEO of Visalia-based California Dairies is stepping down later this year. Andrei Mikhalevsky, president and CEO of California Dairies

14 Jun

New leadership takes the reins at Harris Farms

published on June 14, 2019 - 1:54 PM

Harris Farms, Inc. announced Friday the appointment of James Beecher as its new president and CEO. Beecher will oversee all

13 Jun

May was the pits for California cherry growers

published on June 13, 2019 - 1:37 PM

Though California’s worst-ever recorded drought was declared over more than two years ago, the five years of dry weather left

12 Jun

Fighting ag crime with SmartWater

published on June 12, 2019 - 1:24 PM

When discussing the problem of crime, more often than not, the topic focuses on the urban landscape. But here in

03 Jun

U.S., China tariff spat stokes worry of prolonged trade war

published on June 3, 2019 - 12:58 PM

Just a couple of months ago, Jeff Bitter was a bit more optimistic than he is now that the U.S.

22 May

Western Growers offers list of ag tech startups

published on May 22, 2019 - 1:50 PM

Back in 2014, a small business was started to develop systems of ground sensors to monitor moisture in farm soil.

15 May

Harris Ranch CEO to receive Fresno State honorary degree

published on May 15, 2019 - 2:38 PM

Fresno State will recognize a rancher and journalist for achievements in their fields. John C. Harris, CEO of Harris Farms,