Limoneira revenues fell, loss grew in first quarter

Santa Paula-based Limoneira reported a loss of about $4 million and revenues fell $3 million in first quarter earnings results the company released March 10. Revenues fell from $28 million during the first quarter of 2015 to $25 million in 2016. Net losses widened from $1.4 million in 2015 to $3.9 million in 2016. Losses Read More →

Green bonds aid Santa Clara River flood control

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Growing mission: Veterans turn to farming

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SLO company helps growers manage water use

Hortau Irrigation Management Systems drummed up funds for new research and development, allowing it to take its technology to the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, the agriculture technology company completed a third round of financing in two years, netting $10 million. With the money, Hortau hired additional staff in Washington state and plans Read More →
Ceres corn traits do not require USDA oversight

Thousand Oaks ag-biotech company Ceres said the U.S. Department of Agriculture told the company Feb. 17 that several corn traits Ceres developed do not need to be regulated under a USDA mandate. For years, Ceres developed genetically modified crops for use in biofuels. Last June, the company switched its focus to developing genetically modified crops Read More →