Trump’s Valley visit opens new front in battle with Calif. on water
Six days before Air Force One touches down in the Valley, there’s plenty of unknowns – starting with what President …
Agriculture, Bakersfield, Politics
Agriculture, Highlight
“Godspeed with the Witch Hunt”: Costa, Cox vote to OK subpoenas to probe Valley water boost
The two reps voted to grant House Dems the power to investigate and potentially nullify the Trump administration’s plan to boost the Valley’s water supply.
Agriculture
Two Valley Congressmen have a say in whether House Dems probe Valley water boost
As House Democrats pine for an opportunity to dig into the Interior Department, two Valley Congressmen face a tough choice between water and party support.
Agriculture, View
Hard to swallow Newsom’s “voluntary agreements” under the threat of doom
The proposed voluntary agreements over California’s water is a classic case of the lesser of two evils. It shouldn’t be that way.
Agriculture, Bakersfield, Highlight
Amid soaring popularity, Kern Co. weighs hemp regulations
As its popularity among growers and commercial users peaked, Kern County’s Supervisors are considering a new ordinance to regulate the cultivation of hemp.
Agriculture, Highlight
Newsom backs water voluntary agreements as framework for Delta fish restoration is released
Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed behind-the-scenes negotiations with water users and environmental groups over restoring fish populations in the Delta.
Agriculture, View
Phase One trade deal with China opens the door to a giant leap
Five months after China announced it would no longer buy American agricultural products, a new trade deal has officially been reached.
Agriculture, Business, Food, Highlight
California Food Expo calls it quits after nine years
The California Food Expo will end all operations by the end of the month due to financial and organizational constraints, its board of directors announced Wednesday.
Agriculture, Highlight
Wonderful Pistachios scores a win as Assemi plant construction halted – for now
A push by a major Fresno farming family to launch a new pistachio processing plant has hit a speed bump, courtesy of Wonderful Pistachios.
Agriculture, View
Behind every meal are thousands of pages of regulations. Here’s why they matter.
You should ignore at your own peril the battle over what rules should govern how California grows the food it feeds itself and the world.