Agriculture

Court Ruling Protects Local Farm Drainage Practices
LOS BANOS, CA (September 25, 2025) — On September 5, 2025, a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…
Modesto Irrigation director, accused of stealing water, blames political conspiracy
Board Director Larry Byrd says he’s fully cooperating with investigation Modesto, CA (September 24, 2025) -- In his first public…
Landmark $9.2M State Investment in Merced AgTech Alliance Accelerates Central Valley Innovation and Economic Growth
Merced, CA (September 3, 2025) — A historically underserved region is set for transformation as Merced and California’s Central Valley…
Los Banos Growers Watch Closely as State Challenges Federal Tariffs
California officials filed a lawsuit Wednesday challenging new federal tariffs that state leaders say could devastate the state’s agriculture industry…
Merced College to Break Ground on AgTEC Innovation Center
MERCED, Calif. — Merced College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated AgTEC Innovation Center, a cutting-edge facility…
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…