Local farmers work to stay ahead of rising regulatory costs
A recent report showed that famers in Monterey County had a production gross value of almost $5Â billion in 2024, and while that number may sound…
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State politicians looking to raise awareness about policy among local agricultural communities
SOLEDAD, Calif. (KION-TV) — U.S. Senator Adam Schiff and State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas visited the Central Coast today in support of…
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Ag communities react to the first-of-its-kind pesticide notification system
GREENFIELD, Calif. (KION-TV) — A first-of-its-kind pesticide notification system SprayDays has been launched in California. With the new system,…
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Locals shop for traditional Dia de Los Muertos flower in remembrance of loved ones
Dia de Los Muertos festivities are underway along the Central Coast as many coming out to Lopez Flowers to buy the traditional cempasuchil flower.…
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U.S. and Salinas City representatives to give recognition to farm workers
SALINAS, CALIF. (KION-TV)- Central Coast leaders and U.S Representatives will be recognizing the work farm workers do, especially during extreme…
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Soledad farm explores new irrigation methods after month of little rain
Lately, Mother Nature simply wasn’t an option for farmers like Mark Mason. Mason runs Nature’s Reward Farm in Soledad and has dealt with a recent…
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Local markets take hit during romaine lettuce recall
Over 30 boxes of romaine lettuce are headed for the dumpster after the CDC warned of an Ecoli outbreak found in Salinas romaine lettuce. “It’s…
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