Eight states, including California, hit record lows for unemployment in March. That brings the number of states setting marks for low unemployment rates to 14 in the past year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The BLS has compiled employment figures for individual states since 1976. "The states hitting new unemployment...
Come 2050, Californians Will Wish They Had More Dams
A new University of California report forecasts kick-to-the-gut climate-change realities for California farmers, especially those who grow permanent crops in the Central Valley. In a nutshell, the report anticipates big trouble ahead for crops such as almonds, peaches, table grapes, corn and rice. Scorching summer heat and longer periods of...
They Put the 'World' in World Ag Expo
There's a reason why it's called the "World" Ag Expo. The 51st mega farm show is now taking place in Tulare. GV Wire talked to some of the event's international exhibitors to get their take on such topics as Donald Trump and tri-tip sandwiches in the video above.
They Put the 'World' in World Ag Expo
There's a reason why it's called the "World" Ag Expo. The 51st mega farm show is now taking place in Tulare. GV Wire talked to some of the event's international exhibitors to get their take on such topics as Donald Trump and tri-tip sandwiches in the video above.
Farm Leader Makes Passionate Plea for Immigration Reform
 Every day thousands of people wake up before the sun rises, pack their lunches, and drive or carpool their way to work. Some toil underneath the hot sun, while others are inside feverishly packing perishable items to make sure they make their cross-country or ocean voyage in time. Six...
Farm Leader Makes Passionate Plea for Immigration Reform
 Every day thousands of people wake up before the sun rises, pack their lunches, and drive or carpool their way to work. Some toil underneath the hot sun, while others are inside feverishly packing perishable items to make sure they make their cross-country or ocean voyage in time. Six...
Feds Seek to Pump More Delta Water to Valley
Central Valley farms could see increased water deliveries in future years if Trump administration officials have their way. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced plans Friday to "evaluate alternatives that maximize water deliveries" through the Central Valley Project. In a statement, the Bureau referenced "state and federal regulator actions" that...
Feds Seek to Pump More Delta Water to Valley
Central Valley farms could see increased water deliveries in future years if Trump administration officials have their way. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced plans Friday to "evaluate alternatives that maximize water deliveries" through the Central Valley Project. In a statement, the Bureau referenced "state and federal regulator actions" that...