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Agriculture

13 Feb

Arambula bill would make migrant farmworkers eligible for full-time housing aid

published on February 13, 2024 - 2:38 PM

The federal government estimates 13% of California’s farmworkers are migrants — reporting jobs at least 75 miles apart or moving

08 Feb

Thousands of farmworkers face layoffs. State awards $7M in aid

published on February 8, 2024 - 2:51 PM

Millions of dollars in aid have been awarded to support farmworkers who lost their jobs as a major produce company

06 Feb

Milk hauler pulls out of California, leading to 92 South Valley layoffs

published on February 6, 2024 - 1:25 PM

Iowa-based Ruan Transportation has closed its two logistics offices in Tulare and Turlock, according to a layoff notice filed with

28 Jan

Avian flu is devastating farms in California’s ‘Egg Basket’ as outbreaks roil poultry industry

published on January 28, 2024 - 9:33 PM

(AP) — Last month, Mike Weber got the news every poultry farmer fears: His chickens tested positive for avian flu.

22 Jan

Bankrupt Prima Wawona warns 5,400 jobs on the line

published on January 22, 2024 - 5:09 PM

As part of an ongoing bankruptcy case for local stone fruit giant Prima Wawona, the company acquired by a New

03 Jan

First snow survey finds below-average conditions

published on January 3, 2024 - 1:10 PM

California appears to be getting shorter fall and winter seasons that are starting later in the year, according to state

01 Jan

Valley farmers encouraged to apply for conservation assistance

published on January 1, 2024 - 6:20 PM

Farmers interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation efficiency, or otherwise conserve ground and surface water resources

28 Dec

“Surprised and overjoyed” groundwater managers in Madera rejoice at state’s approval of their plan to stabilize the region’s aquifer

published on December 28, 2023 - 11:33 AM

The Madera subbasin’s groundwater plan was approved by the state on Thursday much to the surprise of water managers and

22 Dec

Technology leads World Ag Expo top 10 new products

published on December 22, 2023 - 4:19 PM

Results are in for World Ag Expo’s 2024 Top-10 New Products Competition. The winners will be showcased Feb. 13-15, 2024 during the World Ag Expo in

20 Dec

New Fresno lawsuit pits father against son in struggle for control of Assemi family business

published on December 20, 2023 - 1:37 PM

This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. The son of one of Fresno’s wealthiest and most

BLOG: Happy birthday to Marketplace at El Paseo

Posted: April 12, 2024 at 1:23 pm

Ten years ago this week, Fresno’s fastest-growing shopping center got
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BLOG: Fresno EDC’s April 18 real estate forecast a can’t-miss event

Posted: April 10, 2024 at 11:27 am

The Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) invites you to
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