Tri-county ag firms face tariff on Mexican goods
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Chumash reservation annexes Camp 4 in Santa Ynez
The Bureau of Indian Affairs placed the 1,390 acres in Santa Ynez known as Camp 4 into federal trust Jan. 23, which will allow the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to begin building homes for its tribal members, the Chumash said. After several appeals since the Chumash submitted the application in 2013, the BIA Read More →
A taste of Paso Robles history and wines at Epoch Estate
The historic York Mountain Winery partially collapsed into a pile of bricks during the 6.6 magnitude San Simeon earthquake in 2003. Walls that were left standing at the Central Coast’s first winery looked like they might come down anytime. The landmark west of Paso Robles, built in 1882 by Andrew York, rested in ruins for Read More →
Our view: Trump’s delay in picking ag secretary taking toll
Secretary of Agriculture has become the only cabinet position without a nominee from Donald Trump. At press time, literally hours before Inauguration Day, there was no signal from the incoming president about who a nominee might be. Though some believe the front-runner is former Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria, the administration has been Read More →
Farm Supply Company restructures as executives retire
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Death and taxes: Tri-county farmers hope for estate tax relief
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Central Coast ag sector misses out with Perdue nomination
In a blow to the hopes of California farmers, President-elect Donald Trump filled the final vacant position in his cabinet, nominating former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite reports naming him as a front-runner, Trump passed over Abel Maldonado, formerly lieutenant governor of California and ex-mayor of Santa Maria. Read More →
