Lisa Tate, a fifth-generation grower in Santa Paula, said she knew something was amiss in a block of young avocado trees planted on her family’s ranch. She had a hunch that too much water was sitting in the root zone after a second year of above-average rainfall. It was still spring, and her crew suggested […]
California farmers’ use of higher-risk pesticides, which protect crops against damage from pest populations and disease outbreaks, is on the decline, a new study shows. The state’s agricultural pesticide use dropped in both pounds applied and acres treated between 2021 and 2022, with the 5% overall decline reflecting a decade-long trend, according to the California […]
Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC) is thrilled to invite business and community leaders to the Porterville Chamber’s First Friday Coffee this Friday. This event will take place August 2, from 7- 9 a.m. at Galaxy Theaters Porterville. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy pastries and coffee, network with community members, and learn about the […]
The Sequoia Legacy Tree, a beloved landmark in downtown Visalia, will be removed following a professional evaluation that declared the tree dead. The Sequoia Legacy Tree defied the odds of survival here on the valley floor, where summer temperatures average over 100 degrees. The ninety-year-old giant sequoia tree has long been a symbol of Visalia’s […]
Zonta International, a leading global organization building a better world for women and girls, is pleased to welcome Ela Pandya as an International Director. Elected by the voting members at the Zonta International 66th Convention in Brisbane, Australia Pandya was inducted on 30 June and will serve a board director of Zonta International and the […]
The Young at Art Exhibition is back at Arts Visalia! Featuring the artworks of participants in Arts Visalia’s summer children’s classes, the exhibition is a great opportunity to see all the young artists’ creative work. Our skilled instructors encouraged the artists to explore different elements of art each week allowing them to discover their own […]
The Tulare Chamber of Commerce announces the annual State of the City luncheon event on Friday, August 23rd, at the International Agri-Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The State of the City is an informative event providing businesses and community members with an opportunity to hear about city projects and future goals. Mayor Terry […]
Today, the Legislature passed SB 867 (Allen) the Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Drought Preparedness, and Clean Air Bond Act of 2024, that will be placed before voters on the November General Election ballot The bond would authorize $10 billion in general obligation bonds to finance projects for drought, flood, and water resilience; wildfire and […]
As farmers statewide prepare for anticipated cutbacks to groundwater under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or SGMA, they are trying to stretch every drop of water to stay in business. Merced County farmer Benina Montes, owner of Burroughs Family Farms, planted cover crops between rows of almond, walnut and olive trees at her farm near […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed changes to how milk should be priced have been characterized as a mixed bag for dairy farmers, with some reforms impacting California producers more negatively than those in other states. Released earlier this month, USDA’s recommended decision came after the department considered 21 proposals that sought updates to pricing […]