Vie-Del strikes deal for grape concentrate business from Constellation Brands
California’s oldest family-owned grape processor and supplier of brandy, wine and spirits signed the deal at the end of June.
Agriculture, Business
Agriculture, View
Damming up water progress throws Calif.’s future into limbo
Very few people would have ever guessed we would need a massive effort to convince people that the ability to grow food is important.
Agriculture, Business, Highlight
Study: Calif. Ag sector sees billions in coronavirus losses pile up across-the-board
California farmers served as a lynchpin of survival during the initial coronavirus lockdown. Despite its essential status, losses piled up nonetheless.
Agriculture, View
How the Friant Water Authority recaptured control of its destiny to fix the Friant-Kern Canal
The Friant Water Authority has brought good, old fashioned taking of responsibility back into vogue with its approach to fixing the Friant-Kern Canal.
Agriculture, View
Calif. officials deliver another “water-block” over Shasta Dam
The State of California revealed the latest trick up their sleeve in regards to slowing or stopping water delivery to millions of Californians.
Agriculture
In a dry year, Valley water sales get an extra dose of scrutiny
As California navigates a critically dry water year, many business-as-usual elements are getting a second look.
Agriculture, View
America’s food supply has never mattered more. Why threaten it with lawsuits?
The Central Valley Project turns a would-be desert into the biggest grocery store on the planet. Lawsuits during the pandemic threaten its future.
Agriculture, Bakersfield
Fong demands answers on Calif.’s water lawsuit spending
As California wades deeper into a legal battle over how much water is pumped south from the Delta, Asm. Vince Fong (R–Bakersfield) is seeking some answers.
Agriculture
Interior Dept. sued over Obama-era law to cement Valley water contracts
Three environmental groups sued the U.S. Department of Interior over its move to convert Central Valley Project contracts to permanent repayment contracts.
Agriculture
Even in dry year, Valley farmers see a bump in water allocation
Farmers south of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta received some welcome news on Tuesday.