Farm leaders raise concerns over ICE operations in Central Valley. FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer says several workers at a Central Valley packing company have been detained by immigration agents, as farming leaders warn that recent ICE operations are creating fear among agricultural workers and their families. ... ## Mayor says Fowler Packing workers detained by ICE Dyer said an owner of Fowler Packing contacted him Friday morning, reporting that several employees had been detained by ICE and others were afraid to report to work. ... The Nisei Farmers League says it has also received videos and reports of ICE agents entering agricultural f
Packing & Supply ChainNov 1, 2026
Citrus Impact of Central Valley ICE Operations Is Unconfirmed
The supplied reporting names a packing company but does not establish a connection to California citrus operations.
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What this means for farmers
- Who is affected
- No California citrus county, grower, or handler is identified in the supplied reporting.
- What may change
- No citrus operational change can be established from the available facts.
- What remains uncertain
- Whether any citrus workforce or citrus packing operation is affected.
- What to watch next
- A verified report identifying a citrus operation or citrus workforce affected by the enforcement activity.
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