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With ongoing drought, California fruit growers feel the vise tighten

With ongoing drought, California fruit growers feel the vise tighten

The grim news about the California water situation led me to contact Ian LeMay, president of the California Fresh Fruit...

3 years ago 4 minute read
It’s like Blade Runner—only dry

It’s like Blade Runner—only dry

Thirty-five years ago, this scenario would have struck observers of California agriculture as dystopian and nightmarish, much like the 2019...

3 years ago 4 minute read
Salinas Valley protects itself from drought

Salinas Valley protects itself from drought

For something that affects so many Americans (i.e., everyone who eats fruit and vegetables), the California water situation is poorly...

3 years ago 4 minute read
Western Growers releases video series on drought

Western Growers releases video series on drought

IRVINE, CA (July 12, 2021) – In “No Water = No Crops,” a series of videos released today by Western...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Water problems threaten California almond growers’ boom time

As California growers deal with drought conditions again, the booming almond industry fears limitations for non-market based reasons. Droughts are...

4 years ago 5 minute read
USDA projects smaller crop for California almonds

USDA projects smaller crop for California almonds

July 12, 2021 MODESTO, Calif. – The California Almond Objective Measurement Report, published Monday by the United States Department of...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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