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The Sun’s home for agriculture and water news in the Central Valley.
Bill Maher, Gavin Newsom tee off on almond farmers over water use
Saturday's "Real Time with Bill Maher" veered into a screed on California farmers.
Central Valley charcuterie tied to salmonella outbreak
The CDC has issued a recall of two charcuterie products after nearly 50 people have fallen ill across the nation.
A Glimpse of the Future of Farming in the Tech-Driven Era
AgTech advancements represent a paradigm shift in agricultural practices, enhancing our ability to monitor crop health, optimize resource use, and make informed decisions.
Villapudua knocks Newsom for pressing forward on Delta tunnel amid deficit
While the Delta tunnel has been in the works for decades, Villapudua argues that this is not the time to move forward with it since the state faces a fiscal crisis.
Bankrupt peach giant Prima Wawona undergoes liquidation, preps layoffs
Once America's largest peach farmer, Prima Wawona is selling off major farming assets and releasing its entire workforce.
Fresno Madera Farm Credit distributes record patronage amount
The record amount of cash heading back to farmers and ranchers comes after a challenging year.
Bureau of Reclamation selects new deputy regional director for California area
The shakeup of California’s federally managed water agency continues.
Bureau of Reclamation names new leader for California region
Karl Stock will take leadership of the Central Valley Project, making a direct impact on Valley farmers.
Creditors object to plan to liquidate Valley peach giant Prima Wawona
A push by private equity owner Paine Schwartz to liquidate Prima Wawona has run into a hurdle from a wide variety of creditors.
Lawsuit: Assemi family’s financial teetering, chief’s failing health prompts desperate rescue attempt
A lawsuit filed amongst the Assemi family paints a bleak financial picture of the farming family, led by the failing health of its leader – Farid Assemi.
