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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.
Pre-empting enviro blitz, Newsom OKs streamlining approvals for Calif.’s first new dam in 50 years
California has not had a major water storage project since the 1970s, in large part due to burgeoning environmental regulations.
Pistachio Wars: Wonderful Company tax chief completes testimony in Assemi legal fight
The top tax executive for the Wonderful Company testified to dealings between the Assemi family and the Resnick-backed farming giant.
Valley fruit packer objects to expedited Prima Wawona bankruptcy sale
Trinity Fruit Company is arguing that Prima Wawona's hasty bankruptcy moves are violating Federal statutes to protect farming vendors owed money for crops.
After long wait, House OKs Valadao’s water reforms
A bill featuring critical reforms for California water availability and access was approved by the House of Representatives after a lengthy wait.
