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All Central Valley AI coverage tagged Agriculture. 19 articles.
Trump taps DNI Jay Clayton to lead new federal AI task force
Oct 7, 2026
The White House named Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to run a new AI task force on Sunday. The move could shape funding and rules that touch Central Valley farms and campuses.
Fresno D1 supervisor runoff: Karbassi, Pacheco say no to AI data centers over water
Sep 29, 2026
A Fresno Bee fact check shows both District 1 supervisor candidates rejecting AI data centers over water concerns. Here’s what that means for growers and towns on the westside.
Fresno Irrigation District seats on Nov. 3 ballot; early voting Oct. 5
Sep 28, 2026
Three Fresno Irrigation District seats and other water boards are up Nov. 3. Early voting starts Oct. 5 at the county elections office.
Westlands Water District board seats go unchallenged, canceling November vote
Sep 28, 2026
No Westlands board races will appear on the Nov. 3 ballot. With no contested seats, Fresno County will appoint directors under Elections Code 10515.
Fresno water board seats on Nov. 3 ballot put canal deliveries in play
Sep 27, 2026
Three irrigation district seats and other down‑ballot boards will shape water prices, canal fixes, and recharge work that Valley orchards rely on.
AI data centers raise water worries in the Valley
Sep 14, 2026
The Fresno Bee asked if AI data centers will drink the Valley’s water. Growers and districts say any new plants must bring their own supply or use recycled water.
Trump downplays AI curbs, says beat China; UC Merced and Fresno State watch
Sep 14, 2026
AP reports Trump played down calls to slow AI, citing competition with China. Central Valley ag‑tech programs say federal rules and funding will shape their work.
Hanford High ag students learn AI as Fresno State supercomputer goes live
Sep 10, 2026
Hanford High’s honors ag class is using AI for real projects while Reedley College and Fresno State plug local growers into new computing power.
Fresno Bee op-ed says broad AI rules could hit Valley agriculture
Sep 4, 2026
A new Fresno Bee Valley Voices piece urges lawmakers to avoid blanket AI laws, saying they could slow tools growers use for irrigation, sorting, and scouting.
Experts tell Valley growers: demand water numbers from AI data centers
Aug 30, 2026
At a Thursday webinar, panelists urged Central Valley boards and residents to require clear water-use details, cooling plans, and no NDAs from AI data center developers.
Imperial County pauses AI data centers as developer sues for Colorado River water
Aug 4, 2026
Imperial County imposed a 45-day halt on new data center projects while a developer seeks about 880 acre-feet of Colorado River water for a 330 MW site. Valley districts are watching the water math.
AI data center sues IID for 287M gallons; Valley growers eye 'buy and dry'
Jul 29, 2026
Imperial Valley Computer Manufacturing wants Colorado River water to cool a 330 MW facility after cities refused wastewater. The case could shape whether on-farm allocations can shift to industry in Valley districts.