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Bee Sweet releases Heirloom Navel oranges

- General News
Bee Sweet Citrus has released Heirloom Navels, a selection of California’s oldest and most established Navel varieties

Bee Sweet offers specialty citrus for New Year

- General News
Bee Sweet Citrus has an assortment of specialty citrus for shoppers aiming to incorporate fresh produce into their New Year’s resolutions

Pollution increases heat-related farmworker danger

- Analysis
Official statistics greatly underreport heat-related deaths among farmworkers in California’s San Joaquin Valley, according to a study by Inside Climate News.

California Avocado Commission names new agency of record

- General News
The California Avocado Commission (CAC) announces that it has selected Curious Plot as its new agency of record

Groundwater regulation: The ins and outs

- Analysis
The New York Times article on water conservation in California’s Pajaro Valley, which I discussed in a previous column, is worth more discussion

Groundwater issues highlight bigger problems

- Analysis
The New York Times is no doubt aiming for a Pulitzer with its multi-article series on groundwater use in America.

Pizza Hut to lay off drivers ahead of California wage hike 

- General News
Hundreds of California Pizza Hut franchises plan to lay off delivery drivers ahead of the state’s new $20 per hour minimum wage for fast food workers. 

USDA encourages Central Valley growers to apply for water conservation assistance

- General News
Central Valley growers are encouraged to apply for WaterSMART program funding through the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Study finds California ag law reduced working hours, earnings

- General News
Researchers found the losses are consistent with employers restricting hours to avoid paying the higher overtime rates.

Hass Avocado Board announces 2024 executive committee

- General News
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) has announced its newly elected executive committee members for the 2024 board year