Robert Rodriguez

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As land and almond prices fall, more San Joaquin Valley farmers face bankruptcy

1 week ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

By Robert Rodriguez, The Fresno Bee Farmer Jim Maxwell has weathered more than a few rough patches in his long agricultural career. As an adviser, he's now helping farmers and lenders navigate through what some are calling a perfect storm of financial trouble. Low commodity prices, declining land values, and a tightening credit market have all contributed to increased anxiety for San Joaquin Valley farmers, especially almond growers.
As land and almond prices fall, more San Joaquin Valley farmers face bankruptcy

1 week ago | dailygazette.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

Farmer Jim Maxwell has weathered more than a few rough patches in his long agricultural career. As an adviser, he’s now helping farmers and lenders navigate through what some are calling a perfect storm of financial trouble. Low commodity prices, declining land values, and a tightening credit market have all contributed to increased anxiety for San Joaquin Valley farmers, especially almond growers. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content.
As land and almond prices fall, more San Joaquin Valley farmers face bankruptcy

1 week ago | arcamax.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

Farmer Jim Maxwell has weathered more than a few rough patches in his long agricultural career. As an adviser, he’s now helping farmers and lenders navigate through what some are calling a perfect storm of financial trouble. Low commodity prices, declining land values, and a tightening credit market have all contributed to increased anxiety for San Joaquin Valley farmers, especially almond growers. In 2024, there were 216 farm bankruptcies nationwide, an increase of 55% from the previous year.
Fresno hospital kickback scheme was fueled by wine, cigars and Vegas strip clubs

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Montalvo |Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

In the Spotlight is a Fresno Bee series that digs into the high-profile local issues that readers care most about. Story idea? Email [email protected]. One of the most brazen — and costliest — hospital kickback schemes involving the region’s largest hospital group took place inside a nondescript, palm tree-lined medical plaza in north Fresno.
California lawmakers urge USDA to rescind plan to close nine agency offices

3 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

By Robert Rodriguez - The Fresno Bee (TNS) A coalition of California lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to close nine agency offices in the state as part of the Trump administration's sweeping efforts to cut costs. The USDA field offices house programs that provide services, including disaster assistance, conservation of natural resources and helping farmers market their crops. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Cherry crops failing in Central Valley from heat. ‘This has never happened’

3 weeks ago | hanfordsentinel.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

Last summer’s scorching string of 100-degree days did more than break records in the Valley, it zapped the strength out of many of the region’s prized cherry trees, resulting in a much smaller crop this year. Some cherry growers in Fresno and Tulare counties are reporting significant losses while others appear to have dodged a bullet. Daniel Jackson in Kingsburg grows cherries on 30 acres and considers himself lucky he has fruit to pick this season.
California lawmakers urge USDA to rescind plan to close nine agency offices

3 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

By Robert Rodriguez, The Fresno Bee A coalition of California lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to close nine agency offices in the state as part of the Trump administration's sweeping efforts to cut costs. The USDA field offices house programs that provide services, including disaster assistance, conservation of natural resources and helping farmers market their crops.
California lawmakers urge USDA to rescind plan to close nine agency offices

3 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

A coalition of California lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to close nine agency offices in the state as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to cut costs. The USDA field offices house programs that provide services, including disaster assistance, conservation of natural resources and helping farmers market their crops.
California lawmakers urge USDA to rescind plan to close nine agency offices

3 weeks ago | swoknews.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

A coalition of California lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to close nine agency offices in the state as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to cut costs. The USDA field offices house programs that provide services, including disaster assistance, conservation of natural resources and helping farmers market their crops. kAmx?
California lawmakers urge USDA to rescind plan to close nine agency offices

3 weeks ago | arcamax.com | Robert Rodriguez |Robert Rodríguez

A coalition of California lawmakers is calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to reverse its decision to close nine agency offices in the state as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to cut costs. The USDA field offices house programs that provide services, including disaster assistance, conservation of natural resources and helping farmers market their crops.