AG ALERT: Nonprofit program aims to bring more rice to Delta Ag Alert Agriculture August 20, 2026By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert Corn has long been a staple crop in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. But in recent...
AG ALERT: Study: Napa wine compliance costs near 18% of production Ag Alert Policy and regulation August 5, 2026By Ag Alert Regulatory compliance costs add nearly $24 to every case of wine produced and sold by a small...
AG ALERT: Feds release Colorado River framework for next 10 years Ag Alert Colorado River August 5, 2026By Ag Alert The Trump administration released a long-awaited plan last week for managing declining water flows in the Colorado...
AG ALERT: Researchers study potential of agave crop Ag Alert Agriculture July 23, 2026By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert On a hot morning in June, dozens of agave plants took root in the soil...
AG ALERT: Golden mussels plague farms and water districts Ag Alert Ecosystems July 8, 2026By Caleb Hampton The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established...
AG ALERT: Policymakers, ag leaders gather to discuss key issues Ag Alert Policy and regulation June 17, 2026By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert Labor shortages, rising costs and water access emerged as key concerns for California farmers during...
AG ALERT: Water uniformity tool helps farmers identify savings Ag Alert Agriculture June 17, 2026By Vicky Boyd, Ag Alert A recently launched online computer program not only helps producers determine whether irrigation systems are...
AG ALERT: Committee meets to advise DWR on state water plan Ag Alert Planning and management May 27, 2026By Ag Alert An advisory committee to the California Department of Water Resources held its first meeting last week to...
AG ALERT: Groundwater law begins reshaping valley Ag Alert Groundwater News May 6, 2026By Caleb Hampton Earlier this spring, an excavator maneuvered through the rolling hills of eastern Merced County, stacking almond trees...
AG ALERT: Drought, water restrictions drive innovation in tech Ag Alert Agriculture May 6, 2026By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert Ashish Shah is drinking water to prove a point. When he explains his project to...
AG ALERT: Warm, dry start of spring sparks fire season concerns Ag Alert Wildfires and watersheds May 6, 2026By Tim Hearden More than seven years after the Camp Fire ripped through the Paradise area in Butte County, burning...
AG ALERT: New CDFW director addresses priorities, predators Ag Alert Policy and regulation May 2, 2026By Ag Alert: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife swore in its new director, Meghan Hertel, in February. Before...
AG ALERT: Dry conditions push farms to new irrigation strategies Ag Alert Agriculture April 22, 2026By Katie Rodriguez, Ag Alert With California facing its second-lowest April snowpack on record and recent warm temperatures triggering early...
AG ALERT: Study measures regulatory costs for Napa vineyards Ag Alert Policy and regulation April 22, 2026By Ag Alert A new study has put a price tag on the cost to Napa County winegrape growers of...
AG ALERT: Subpar snowpack pushes back crop plans for farmers Ag Alert Agriculture February 25, 2026By Manola Secaira, Ag Alert Despite a strong start to California’s wet season, snowpack conditions remain below average. A deficient...
