Agriculture

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…
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…