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Central Valley farmers fear possible endangered listing for monarch butterflies could cripple ag
Valley farmers have already planted pollinator forage to help increase the habitat for monarch butterflies.
February 8, 2024
EDD awards $7 million to nonprofit to help Prima Wawona employees
With over 5,000 employees facing layoffs from bankrupt farming giant Prima Wawona, California has struck a deal with a nonprofit to help those employees get back on their feet.
February 1, 2024
Kings River watershed faces below average snowpack
The watershed is facing its fourth below-average water season in the last five years if the coming storms don’t start adding to the snowpack.
January 31, 2024
Prima Wawona issues layoff notices for 5,400 employees
The private equity-led peach giant experienced a financial collapse in 2023 and, with a lack of a buyer, is liquidating during bankruptcy.
January 22, 2024
Westlands Water District hires new Assistant General Manager
The district gains someone who has recent experience working on water issues for the federal government.
January 22, 2024
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.
January 21, 2024
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.
January 19, 2024
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.
January 17, 2024
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.
January 11, 2024
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.
January 11, 2024