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Verdict is in: Jury sides with Assemis against Wonderful in pistachio fight
The Assemi brothers essentially walk away from court with the grower bonus that Wonderful refused to pay four years ago.
Local pistachio grower association receives $5 million grant
Grant funding will go toward various projects throughout the Central Valley focused on healthy soil practices.
Attorneys finish closing arguments, jury begins deliberations in Assemi-Wonderful Pistachios case
The potential award of hundreds of millions of dollars in damages over the breakup of the Assemi Family and Wonderful Pistachios now lies in the hands of a Fresno County jury.
With closing arguments, lawyers paint wildly different views of Assemi-Wonderful Pistachio split
The Assemi Family contested claims of handshake deals over 'super trees' of pistachios, while the Wonderful Company pinned a bitter break-up on the next generation of family members
Valadao pushes for emergency assistance for dairy farmers
Dairy farmers took a hit earlier this year with the intense storms. Valadao’s proposal would provide federal emergency relief.
Culprit of peach giant Prima Wawona’s collapse? Sierra Nevada wildfire, peach recall, new CEO says.
Once America's largest peach producer, Prima Wawona is in the thick of bankruptcy proceedings and a pending auction for sale.
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.
