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Westlands sees significant success with groundwater recharge efforts
The district set a lofty goal after an extremely wet winter earlier in the year.
Kings County crops see major boost in 2022
High milk prices were a driving force in last year’s Kings County Crop Report, helping boost the agricultural economy by double digits.
Shakeup continues at Westlands as another high level executive steps down
Friday’s announcement continues the path of change that started with an overhaul of the board last year.
Kern farmers see first decrease in revenue in several years
Crop value in Kern County usually climbs every year, making the 2022 numbers worrying.
Farm marketing fee programs are hurting small farmers. Congress is eyeing a plan to reign them in.
Funding for timeless marketing campaigns aiding crop and meat sales have largely been paid by small farmers and benefited corporate giants, Congressional advocates on the left and right argue.
Appeals court sides with enviros over Westlands water contract suit. What does it mean for supplies?
An appeal to validate Westlands Water District’s 2020 permanent repayment contract was rejected. Despite that, things are looking up for the water district.
Calif. has averted blackout disaster. Why we owe it to hydroelectric infrastructure.
The storms battering California in the winter have delivered badly needed relief during the summer heatwave, prompting the need for increased investment in hydroelectric, writes William Bourdeau.
Suit: Paine Schwartz, McKinsey tanked Prima Wawona, America’s largest stonefruit producer
The financial demise of America's largest peach farming outfit, based in Fresno, was largely cooked up by its private equity owner and a famous consulting firm.
Westlands touts boosted groundwater storage, courtesy of new grant
Farmers within Westlands Water District sought to transition land for storing water in the aquifer through California’s LandFlex program.
Turner named new chief of Calif.’s Almond Board
One of California’s top almond trade groups is set for a changing of the guard at the top.
