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Agriculture

11 Aug

Central Valley chefs celebrate pistachio power this week

published on August 11, 2025 - 8:40 AM

The Fresno-based American Pistachio Growers is partnering with locally owned restaurants as part of its fourth-annual “Pistachio Week” Aug. 11-17.

07 Aug

Cool summer pushes back fresh fig harvest as growers debut new variety

published on August 7, 2025 - 1:33 PM

The 2025 main California fig harvest is now underway, off to a later start due to cool summer weather. But

07 Aug

Farm manufacturer announces Visalia expansion with new distribution center

published on - 11:23 AM

A publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of farm equipment is expanding its Visalia parts distribution operation. Georgia-based AGCO announced a

05 Aug

Raw Farm’s bold play: Unpasteurized milk to fuel California’s next generation of athletes?

published on August 5, 2025 - 2:55 PM

A popular Central Valley dairy farm known for its unprocessed product is building brand awareness in a new way —

05 Aug

Near-record almond harvest forecast. Surprised industry ready to ‘stimulate demand’

published on - 7:59 AM

California could expect a near record-breaking crop of almonds as harvest season approaches and growers face an uncertain export market.

01 Aug

Tulare County greenlights rezoning of 718 acres near Goshen for industry, future development

published on August 1, 2025 - 3:00 PM

The Tulare County Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to rezone 718 acres of farmland northwest of Goshen to

31 Jul

Bee losses sting California’s farm economy

published on July 31, 2025 - 3:01 PM

While agriculture spans diverse professions — from farmers and veterinarians to botanists and machine operators — one group plays a

30 Jul

Dubai-based pistachio processor expands to Fresno? Here’s what we know

published on July 30, 2025 - 10:43 AM

An international agriculture company based in the United Arab Emirates appears to be expanding its reach into the Central Valley

25 Jul

Rep. Fong’s ‘Modern Agriculture Caucus’ launches to support innovation

published on July 25, 2025 - 3:22 PM

A Central Valley representative in Congress is part of an initiative to support the tech side of the agriculture industry.

21 Jul

F3 Innovate will make $200K in grants available for ‘transformative’ ag

published on July 21, 2025 - 5:05 PM

An agricultural nonprofit has opened its applications for an inaugural grant program. F3 Innovate, a nonprofit organization supporting the next