Strawberries in a jam: Santa Maria grower tests mulch method
A Santa Maria farmer is leading the charge on growing strawberries in substances other than soil.
Calavo to raise up to $200M
Avocado marketer Calavo Growers said April 6 that it plans to raise up to $200 million in fresh capital by offering a mix of common stock and warrants for sale. The Santa Paula-based company said in regulatory filings that it would offer a combination of shares of common stock and warrants to raise the funds. Read More →
Not just lemons: Limoneira navigates new ventures cautiously
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Facing new rules, farmers weigh their options
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County moves forward on $43M Moorpark desalinization plant
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Farmers look to tech to keep county’s ag competitive
The times are changing for farmers in Ventura County. Heavy government regulations, environmental restraints and competition from south of the border have led farmers in the county’s $2 billion agricultural industry to change the way they operate. Like their counterparts across the state, growers in Ventura County are increasingly reliant on technology to speed up Read More →
Dole earnings beat outlook
Fruit producer Dole Food Co. reported an adjusted loss of $2 million, or 2 cents per share, from continuing operations, beating the 12-cent loss predicted by analysts on average. The recent loss compares to a $31 million, or 35 cent per-share, loss a year earlier. CEO David DeLorenzo said strong sales and a cost-reduction program Read More →
