Agriculture

First confirmed human case of H5N1 Bird Flu in Merced County
Individual had direct exposure to infected cattle at a Merced County dairy farm MERCED, CA -- The Merced County Department…
Council approves $1.67 million for Ag Sports Complex improvements
During their meeting on October 2, 2024, the Los Banos City Council unanimously approved spending almost $1.7 million for improvements…
“Old McDonald Had a Farm” and now honored as 2024 Los Banos Farmer/Ag Leader of the Year
Robert McDonald shares his experience, offers thanks at annual Farm to Table Dinner LOS BANOS, CA -- Robert McDonald was…
A harvest of perseverance: How artist Ruben Sanchez is honoring the legacy of Central Valley farmworkers
MERCED, CA -- Ruben Sanchez's passion for art and farmworkers is as deeply rooted as the fieldswhere he almost came…
Tickets for annual Farm to Table Dinner Sept. 12 going fast
LOS BANOS - The Los Banos Downtown Association will again host the annual Farm to Table Dinner on Sept. 12…
California Garlic Festival in Los Banos Aug. 30-Sept. 1
LOS BANOS - The California Garlic Festival will be held at the Merced County Spring Fairgrounds, 403 F Street in Los…
AgWest Farm Credit Pays $366.5 Million in Cash Patronage Dividends to Customer-Members
Spokane, Washington (Feb. 22, 2023): AgWest Farm Credit – an agricultural lending cooperative – is distributing cash patronage dividends equal…
Los Banos City Council adopts General Plan 2042, expands planning area
Keeps ag/rural land for migratory birds and from being rezoned industrial During their meeting Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Los Banos…
Farm to Table 2022: A night of fun, farming and community support
Patrick “Pat” Gallichio honored as Agricultural Leader of the Year. The weather was nearly perfect on the evening of Thursday,…