Monterey County secured $4.3M in state funding for five projects, including Bixby Bridge safety, Carmel erosion relief, and soccer complex expansion.

Over 400 crop robotics companies are tackling farm labor shortages, but high turnover and harvesting challenges slow scaling, a new report finds.

A new report by the Monterey Bay Fisheries Trust takes a look at the state of Monterey Bay’s commercial fisheries over four decades, finding that while the region’s commercial fishing

Just like there is a season for certain crops, there is a season for certain parasites.

Two fires continue to burn in Big Sur; one, the Plaskett Fire, has more than tripled in size in roughly 24 hours, while the other, the Timber Fire, remains relatively

California lawmakers passed AB 1448 to block new federal offshore oil and gas drilling. The Coastal Protection Act now heads to Gov. Newsom's desk.

CalGEM approves eight new oil and gas wells for Aera Energy in San Ardo, California, raising concerns over groundwater risks and steam injection.

Within days of the 2025 Moss Landing fire, Ivano Aiello, a Prunedale resident and a marine geologist at Moss Landing Marine Labs, noticed something was off. Most obvious were the

UC ANR Innovate showcases cutting-edge AgTech, from AI spraying robots to laser weeders and drones, helping California growers innovate in the field.

Cal Fire issues Level 2 evacuation warnings for two Big Sur zones as the Timber Fire grows to over 370 acres near Post Ranch Inn and Ventana.

Every two to seven years, El Niño generates buzz among scientists, government officials and communities wondering what impacts it could have across California.

It’s been about three and a half months since Reservoir Farms, an ag tech incubator spearheaded by tech entrepreneur Danny Bernstein, opened its doors in Salinas. A dozen startups are

IF NOTHING IS DONE, a portion of northern Monterey County could lose access to aquifers that underlie a significant chunk – call it 25 percent – of the county’s agricultural

Over the last month, videos have proliferated on social media linking one company, Driscoll’s, to increases in childhood cancer tied to toxic strawberries.

Officials ordered more than 23,000 to evacuate after a brush fire broke out in Simi Valley, Calif.

Monterey County proposes a new water allocation policy for the Pure Water Monterey supply, prioritizing affordable housing while sparkng debate over fairness.

Monterey County farmers face a diamondback moth crisis threatening broccoli and cauliflower crops as pests build pesticide resistance and new tools stall.

The farm bill passed with the support of nearly all Republicans and 14 Democrats in favor, but it is unlikely to pass the Senate.

With a short window to tackle a high-stakes problem – water – things are getting serious, fast.

Groups of people huddle beneath trees at picnic tables near the farmers market in Seaside on Thursday afternoon, April 2. It is a blustery bluebird day, the chilly wind keeping

Report finds PFAS pesticides on CA crops, prompting the introduction of a new bill (AB 1603) to phase out these 'forever chemicals' by 2035. Learn about cont...

Conflicting reports on contamination from the Vistra battery fire emerge, showing patchy data on heavy metal fallout near Elkhorn Slough and residential areas.

Sable Offshore Corp. announced Monday that it has resumed oil flow through its pipelines despite protests from California officials.

Eight years ago, a milestone law for climate adaptation took effect to ensure California could maintain adequate water supplies for generations to come. The Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, or ...

Highway 1 in Big Sur may reopen early at Regent's Slide, potentially by New Year's, after a long closure. Businesses react.

Braga Fresh acquisition by organicgirl, facility closure, and job losses reflect ag sector consolidation trends. Taylor Farms expands.

The move means 42 million people will miss SNAP benefits in November unless Congress acts.

Local schools compete to develop robotic & AI solutions for agricultural challenges.

Study shows 1,366% rise in regulatory costs for Salinas farmers, straining profitability. Key drivers include safety, labor regulations.

Explore how the EyeRIS camera reveals insights into deep-sea octopus mechanics, aiding research with groundbreaking 3D imaging at depths of 4,000 meters.

The agency cited "national security" in moving to terminate the collective bargaining agreements.

Discover the heartwarming story behind the Sunflower Star Laboratory's special Valentine's Day experiment, as scientists work to save the critically endangered sunflower sea star from extinction throu...

The Trump administration cut climate funding for nearly two dozen environmental, food, and farming grants.

Explore how the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill affects local agriculture, focusing on SNAP cuts, farm impacts, and immigration enforcement issues.

USDA rescinds Salinas office closure plan, ensuring temporary stability amid funding uncertainty.

Weather experts warn that staff cuts at the National Weather Service that have been made by the Trump administration are a danger to public safety as tornadoes, hurricanes and heat loom this spring and summer