Assemblymember Buffy Wicks wants to make it easier to convert ag land into solar processing fields. Not all are convinced.

The report points to catastrophic flooding, rising temperatures and worsening air quality as the primary climate risks in the Sacramento metro area.

A new mural taking shape in a downtown Merced parking lot ties in elements of natural beauty found in the region's semi-arid ...

Qiana Charles, Regional Executive of the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, Los Angeles Branch, learned about the agricultural landscape in Kern County.

This week, we begin a two-part series announcing the honorees and the awards they received; names and scholarships are listed ...

While the Golden State produces about 80% of the nation’s wine and is the world’s fourth-largest wine producing region, the agricultural, economic and social activities have led to a drop in demand fo ...

Despite their economic and environmental importance, honeybee populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and disease- threatening food security and agricultural productivity.

The two U.S. Department of Agriculture office located in Bakersfield and Madera will stay open after being at-risk of closing ...

From almond flour to agave spirits, legendary farmer Stuart Woolf shares how he’s reshaping the future of California ...

Few names in California agriculture carry the weight of both experience and legacy like Nick Anderson, Western Division ...

Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

California Central Valley, which is known for the agriculture that produces much of the nation's fruits, vegetables and nuts, is a major contributor to a growing dust problem that has profound ...