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Persistent drought and rising temperatures only continue to threaten groundwater supplies By Kaitlin Washburn TULARE COUNTY – As California’s groundwater aquifers continue to deplete at what [...]

The city, which legalized commercial cannabis, took no action at a recent meeting Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 FARMERSVILLE – The city of Farmersville is considering banning the cultivation and [...]

Attendees learned about the wide variety of services available to them and their families Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 VISALIA – Hundreds of women filled the Visalia Convention Center for the [...]

The two countries are approaching a deal that could end a months-long trade war Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 CENTRAL VALLEY – Last week, three California congressmen sent a letter encouraging the [...]

The 20th Farmworker Women’s Conference, Lali Moheno’s brainchild, is Friday Nov. 1 Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 TULARE COUNTY – Lali Moheno threatened to divorce her husband when he wanted to move [...]

The toxic pesticide will no longer be sold in California after Feb. 6 Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 SACRAMENTO – Chlorpyrifos, a controversial toxic pesticide, was recently banned by the California [...]

California’s citrus industry will benefit from Japan cutting tariffs on 90% of all U.S. ag products Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 EXETER – Japan recently agreed to cut tariffs on agricultural and [...]

Dairy, citrus, grapes remain at the top  Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 TULARE COUNTY – In 2018, Tulare County agriculture fared well overall, increasing in value by 2.5 percent, according to last [...]

The county health department, local organizations do extensive outreach to ensure people can access food Kaitlin Washburn @kwashy12 TULARE COUNTY – Tulare County’s farms put food on the tables of [...]

At 2020 expo, hemp will be a featured crop for the first time By Kaitlin Washburn  @kwashy12 TULARE COUNTY – Hemp, for the first time, will join the ranks of crops featured at the upcoming World [...]