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Culinary students get a glimpse of Hilmar Cheese's sustainable approach

You wouldn't necessarily think a massive company that produces 2.4 million pounds of cheese a day would be part of a speciality farm-to-table program from the Bay Area's prestigious International Culinary Center.

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AGRICULTURE

Seminars focus on exporting ag products

People in agribusiness can learn about exports at free seminars around the San Joaquin Valley next week.
AGRICULTURE

Projects to benefit local growers

A U.S. Bureau of Reclamation infusion of cash will benefit local growers, according officials. The bureau announced plans last week to spend $414,000 on conservation and efficiency grant projects on the west side in the 2013 fiscal year.
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Milk pricing bill still in the running

Despite missing an important deadline last week, a California legislator seeking to change the state-regulated price of milk used in cheesemaking pledged to carry on the fight. "This is something that is a very high priority for me. We are determined to get this done," said Assemblyman Richard Pan...
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Dry farming drawing interest from valley growers

A centuries-old technique called dry farming — once the order of the day in the Central Valley — is once again drawing the interest of some of the region's farmers. The technique is as simple as it is risky. Dry farming relies solely on rainwater to keep crops growing throughout a dry ...
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High-speed rail board to vote on first contract

A contract to design and build the first portion of a proposed statewide high-speed rail line, involving construction in the Fresno-Madera area, is to be approved Thursday.
AGRICULTURE

Tough year has honey prices on the rise

Strong demand, an ongoing drought and a dwindling supply are contributing to high honey prices in the United States. Last year, prices rose to a record $1.95 a pound for honey sold through cooperatives, private and retail outlets. That was up 11 percent from the previous year. Many say prices, especially...
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Riverside fun: Pick fruit, celebrate waterway in Livingston

In the coming weeks, harvest season will begin in the valley for apricots, figs, peaches, plums and tomatoes. Nut crops and sweet potatoes are harvested in late summer and through the fall.
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Valley's Denham still skeptical of fast rail plan

Rep. Jeff Denham came to the Madera Community College Center on Tuesday with plenty of questions about plans to start building a high-speed train system in the San Joaquin Valley.
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Saturday is the deadline for Merced County Fair exhibits

The Merced County Fair is just around the corner, and organizers are reminding all those planning on entering an exhibit to bring it to the fairgrounds by Saturday. Entries will be accepted from noon to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Exhibits should be brought to the fairgrounds...
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Understanding and appreciating the Merced River

The Merced River, to many residents, is an indelible feature of summer fun in the region — whether one is fishing under the saffron sun or floating in a raft from Snelling to Livingston.