Kern County wine-grape acreage drops sharply amid market pressures
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The grapes are growing. The vines are healthy. But across Kern County, thousands of…
California steps in after feds axed small farmer contracts with food banks
Small farmers in the North Bay are celebrating a tentative agreement reached by California legislators this week to…
California cherry farmers weigh disaster declaration after late rains damage crops
A spring storm has hit farmers in what many consider the cherry capital of the world. Early estimates…
California Bill Aims to Keep Toxic PFAS off Its Crops
California Assemblymember Nick Schultz is leading an effort to phase out the use of pesticides containing toxic “forever…
How California advocacy groups help shield farmworker women from violence
Roughly one-third of California’s farmworkers are women, and as many as 80% say they’ve faced harassment, assault, or…
San Joaquin County farmers feel impact of record-breaking diesel prices
The average cost of a gallon of diesel fuel has soared to its highest level ever, according to…
Ranchers delivering 500+ bales of hay to western Nebraska wildfire victims
OAKLAND, Neb. (WOWT) – A convoy of 15 semis loaded with hay left Oakland Monday morning to help…
California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments
The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with…
Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte’s planned closure of Modesto plant
Del Monte’s planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers,…
Daylight Saving Time sparks debate among Kern County farmers
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — As clocks spring forward, the time change is sparking debate in Kern County. While…
California Snowpack Low and New 10% Tariffs
California Snowpack Low and New 10% Tariffs From the Ag Information Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness…
Selma resident announces bid for seat on county board
SELMA — Nick Sahota, a local farmer, business owner and trustee on the Selma Unified School District board,…