House lawmakers strike deal on legal pathways for undocumented farmworkers
The bill, which creates pathways for longtime ag workers, is backed by nearly all members of the Valley Congressional delegation.
Agriculture
Agriculture
After defeating the UFW, a farmworker rights group turns its attention to state legislators
A farmworkers rights group that led labor battles against United Farm Workers announced new ad campaigns focused on “anti-farmworker” state legislators.
Agriculture
Olam acquires Stanislaus-based almond processor in $54mil deal
Singapore ag conglomerate Olam International acquired Hughson Nut, Inc., one of the largest almond processors in California on Tuesday.
Agriculture, Highlight
Trump administration releases plan to deliver more water to Valley
Trump administration released new environmental standards and Central Valley Project operation plans that may deliver more water to the San Joaquin Valley.
Agriculture, Highlight
Fresno leads the pack: County is nation’s top ag producer
With all 2018 crop reports in, Fresno County reclaimed its title as the top agriculture-producing county in the nation.
Agriculture, View
With booming reservoirs, what is the real culprit in California’s water scare?
California’s dams and reservoirs are sitting at historic highs. Yet, the state’s bigger water issues go unaddressed with demands for more taxpayer money.
Agriculture
Westlands bid to study raising Shasta Dam squashed by courts, Becerra
Westlands Water District is scrapping plans to study raising Shasta Dam following heavy legal resistance from California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.
Agriculture, Highlight
Newsom vetoes bill to freeze water, environmental regulations
Stuck between allies, Gov. Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1, a bill to freeze the state’s environmental regulations to pre-Trump era standards.
Agriculture, Business, Highlight
Gerawan Farming, Wawona Packing announce major ag merger
Two of San Joaquin Valley stone fruit producers announced that they completed a merger to become the nation’s largest stone fruit producer on Wednesday.
Agriculture
Newsom indicates veto to controversial Senate Bill 1
Less than a day after passage, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would veto a bill that would freeze water regulations to curb changes by the Trump administration.