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Shipping companies are finding more profit bringing back empty containers than filling them with almonds and other American exports. Growers statewide are looking at hundreds of millions of pounds on hand.
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The Chico City Council confirms a new temporary city manager. Also, COVID cases are on the rise while restrictions are dropping, and gardeners may face tough choices as California’s drought continues.
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As the brewing trade war between the United States and China escalates, North State farmers are caught in the middle. Farmers like Bill Carriere, the CEO…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is removing a pesticide used on almonds and other crops from the market, saying it is toxic to tiny aquatic…
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Almond bloom in the valley seems to have left as quickly as it came. That eye-catching sea of white flowers that every almond tree in the North State had…
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You catch more flies with honey than vinegar – maybe more bee thieves too.A Chico man was arrested Wednesday morning on a charge of grand theft of bees.…
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Almond milk is no longer a health food niche product. Last year national sales were up 40%, according to Nielson data. Today's market is worth more than…