Articles Tagged with ''Central Valley''

Governor hopefuls clash on water, regulations and ag’s future

04/08/26 7:06 AM By Brad Hooker

Governor hopefuls brought the fight over water, regulation and the future of California agriculture to Fresno — with rare agreement on the problems, but stark divides on the solutions.

Fresno forum spotlights affordability, water and regulatory pressures in governor’s race

04/02/26 2:10 PM By Brad Hooker

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Candidates from both parties converged in Fresno, finding rare agreement that California’s regulatory burden is driving up costs for agriculture and consumers — even as they clashed on how to fix affordability, water and energy challenges.

Costa and Gray push for expanding water storage

12/17/25 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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Reps. Jim Costa and Adam Gray are rolling out a new federal water infrastructure package aimed at expanding storage, streamlining permitting and accelerating long-delayed projects as Central Valley water agencies rally behind what they call a pragmatic push to address California’s deepening water crisis.

Biotech commission explores California ag’s role in national security

12/10/25 7:02 AM By Brad Hooker

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A bipartisan federal biotechnology commission traveled through California’s Central Valley this week, meeting with researchers, farmers and industry leaders to examine how agricultural innovation could bolster U.S. supply chains and national security.

Nation’s top ag county posts a record $9 billion in sales

11/12/25 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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Fresno County set a new production record and underscored the essential role of farmworkers in sustaining the top-ranked farm economy.

Groundwater trading sees interest — but markets remain mostly stalled

11/05/25 7:01 AM By Brad Hooker

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California’s push to use groundwater trading as a lifeline for farmers under SGMA is largely stuck in neutral, with most basins setting pumping limits but few moving forward on actual markets.

Opinion: Rethinking irrigation to transform California’s agricultural heartland

04/22/25 12:00 AM By Jairo Trad

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In this opinion piece, Kilimo CEO & Founder Jairo Trad argues that California must modernize its irrigation practices to address severe water scarcity. Despite technological advances, 40% of farmland in the Central Valley still uses inefficient flood irrigation. Trad highlights that water stewardship is becoming a key sustainability strategy, and California is well-positioned to lead.

Foster Farms closes fresh turkey operations in Turlock

02/05/25 7:01 AM By Chloe Lovejoy

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The change comes as meat processor Cargill also announced it will be closing a turkey processing plant in Arkansas, with plans to shift to facilities in Missouri and Virginia.

Gray claims victory over incumbent Duarte in final 2024 House race

12/03/24 6:24 PM By Chloe Lovejoy

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Democratic challenger Adam Gray has defeated Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., in the final House race of 2024.

Opinion: Disaster relief needed to help ag producers

10/25/24 11:44 AM By Rep. David Valadao

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In this opinion piece, Rep. David Valadao highlights the devastating impact natural disasters have had on the ag industry over the last year and the importance of ensuring producers have timely access to relief.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: Undersecretary Brashears: NWS isn't a food safety risk; Puglia on USMCA

Seven cases of New World screwworm have been detected on U.S. soil. USDA Undersecretary for Food Safety Mindy Brashears says the Food Safety Inspection Service's 7,000 inspectors are “leading the animal health charge” in the fight against New World screwworm.

Western Growers Association President and CEO Dave Puglia discusses the importance of renewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement. On the panel, Phillip Kauffman with Texas A&M University and Ron Phillips with the Animal Health Institute discuss New World screwworm.

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