This year’s historic winter storms and floods, followed by unusually cold weather, set back crops throughout the region. The delay is rippling from farms to farmworkers and into the broader economy.
Tomatoes, strawberries and leafy greens are among crops that could see higher prices after massive flood damage in the Tulare Lake area and Central Coast.
The Monterey County Farm Bureau is calling for a change on regulations of river maintenance along the Salinas River by hosting a meeting with agencies that oversee the river to ask for an emergency permit.
Monterey County agriculture leaders are calling for change regarding maintenance along the Salinas River. Many say the river hasn’t been properly maintained for decades, and following severe flooding, there’s a strong consensus to find a solution.
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