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Calif. almond crop projected for major growth in 2024
Favorable weather throughout the almond bloom is leading to the second best year in the last decade.
Wonderful files lawsuit to strike down card check unionization law
The lawsuit comes amid a battle between Wonderful and United Farm Workers over attempts to unionize Wonderful Nurseries.
Central Valley Meat purchases Cargill’s Fresno beef facility
One of Cargill’s Fresno facilities is changing hands to another privately owned meat packing company.
Calif.’s groundwater supplies increase for first time in four years
Officials warn that California will need to see many more wet years in order to see further increases.
Calif. had plenty of rain. Farmers, Valley cities are getting stiffed on water supplies anyway.
Despite significant rain in 2024, Federal and state water managers are padding their books with extensive water supplies at the expense of farms and communities, writes Wayne Western, Jr.
Watch: Valadao urges feds to boost water supply for the Valley
Central Valley farmers are only receiving 40 percent of their contracted water.
Feds provide “meager increase” in water allocation for Valley farmers
Wednesday’s announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation was a disappointing one for the Central Valley.
Kings County farmers vote down proposed groundwater pumping fees
Local community stakeholders are asking for more input when the Mid-Kings River GSA puts together a new proposal.
Go Nuts for health: the impressive benefits of pistachios
Amid the abundance of superfoods gracing our tables and pantries, pistachios stand out—not merely as a delicious snack,…
State water board votes to crack down on Kings Co. groundwater pumping
Kings County groundwater pumpers will now be directly monitored from the state and have fines imposed.
