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Calif. Farm Bureau shakes up leadership, appoints new President
The Farm Bureau has promoted its vice president to take over the top leadership position in the organization.
Deep Portuguese, farming roots at the heart of Devin Nunes’ new wine label
The 19-year Congressman-turned-social media chief is returning to his Cal Poly roots, producing wines from San Luis Obispo County.
Annual Sun-Maid growers meeting highlights successful 2023
Despite having to deal with challenges like inflation, the Fresno based company continues to grow with its recent acquisition.
Valadao assails USMCA panel for backing Canadian barriers on U.S. dairy
The only dairyman in Congress attacked a dispute panel for allowing Canada to contravene USMCA and maintain a blockade on U.S. dairies from competitive advantage.
Almond farming becoming less popular in California
Results of a study show that almond acreage has retreated in the Golden State for the past two years.
Westlands meets its groundwater recharge goal
The water district is eyeing an even greater amount of groundwater saved ahead of a potential wet winter.
Kingsburg farm has fruit recalled after Listeria outbreak
The CDC has linked one death to the outbreak that came from fruit distributed by a Central Valley farm.
UFW wins first union election under new card check law
The union, which saw its membership collapse in recent decades, has pinned its future on winning elections via card check.
Fresno’s Stuart Woolf becomes Chair of Western Growers
The western Fresno County farmer will lead the farming advocacy group for the next two years.
Judge issues $2.4mil judgment to Wonderful-affiliated lender in Assemi battle
A hefty credit line from Wonderful required Fresno's Assemi family to continue delivering all of its pistachio crop to the company.
