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Farm bill, with changes, heads to House for vote
Central Valley Representatives Jim Costa and Adam Gray were among the Democrats to vote in favor of the bill.
Reclamation provides low water allocation for 2026
The federal government released its 2026 water allocation on Thursday for Central Valley farmers, drawing a strong reaction from water leaders and elected officials.
Calif. Citrus Mutual, Fresh Fruit Assn. part ways with CEOs
Major shake-ups struck a pair of Golden State commodity associations this month.
Tulare County Farm Bureau announces leadership transition
Tricia Stever Blattler, who has led the farm bureau for over 19 years, announced plans to step down this summer.
Calif. Supreme Court declines review of Kings County groundwater case
Kings County farmers will have to pay an extraction fee after the state Supreme Court decided to stay out of the litigation.
Valley farmers push for Trump to fund Shasta Dam enlargement project
Raising Shasta Dam would provide a significant amount of more water storage for California farmers and communities.
Former Running Horse property sells for $14 million
The former proposed golf course and housing development is changing hands as a court-appointed receiver seeks to unwind farming properties held by Fresno's Assemi family.
Johnny Amaral named new CEO of Friant Water Authority
After seven years with the agency, Amaral steps in to lead the Friant Water Authority with Jason Phillips stepping down.
Westlands pushes for more water storage as Calif. declared drought-free
While the state does not have a single dry area, Westlands Water District noted the need to increase water supplies so California can withstand future droughts.
Modesto Irrigation District director faces heat over alleged misuse of water
A Modesto Irrigation District director has faced intense scrutiny over the last several months for allegedly stealing or…
