Agriculture Archives - Stocktonia News

A shadow of a man working in an assembly line.

Trump pledged a ‘Golden Age’ for farmers. They can’t access help

by Tyler Spence • NOTUS June 24, 2026, 6:00 a.m.June 23, 2026, 11:11 a.m.

Farmers are struggling to access billions in conservation funds and farmers are struggling with high costs associated with the Iran War.

Workers harvesting between rows of vines with a red tractor in the foreground.

Despite new California pesticide rules, applications of dangerous fumigant spike

by Liza Gross • Inside Climate News June 6, 2026, 6:00 a.m.June 6, 2026, 12:40 p.m.

Close-up of a small brown beetle on a textured green leaf. The beetle's shiny body contrasts with the leaf's intricate veins, conveying a sense of tranquility.

Costco grapevines sold locally may carry invasive pest

by Andrea Baltodano • Stocktonia May 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m.May 28, 2026, 7:13 a.m.

A person in a black shirt and light pants stacks bright yellow bags of potting mix labeled with red flowers. It’s nighttime, with car headlights illuminating the scene.

Crime

A sheriff’s drone nabbed a fertilizer thief. Then deputies made him return the haul

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.May 28, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

The image shows a group of workers sorting cherries in an orchard. In the foreground, lush green leaves partially obscure the view, adding depth to the scene. Centered in the image is a large white plastic bin with several smaller orange trays filled with cherries. A person in a pink hoodie and dark cap sorts cherries into these trays. Another worker, standing beside the bin in a maroon hoodie and cap, observes the process. Additional workers in dark clothing and masks are partially visible behind and near the bins, engaged in similar tasks. Bright sunlight filters through the orchard, highlighting the greenery surrounding the workers.

Lodi Blooms brings ‘the first taste of summer’ to your door

by Annie Barker • Stocktonia May 21, 2026, 6:13 p.m.May 27, 2026, 11:55 a.m.

Two children pick cherries.

Cherry crop damage worse than feared: San Joaquin County declares 2nd disaster

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 15, 2026, 6:45 a.m.May 15, 2026, 6:45 a.m.

A large sewer pipe discharges filthy water into a stream.

Nearly one-fifth of Americans are consuming water with high levels of nitrates

by Georgina Gustin • Inside Climate News May 8, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 3, 2026, 2:34 p.m.

Clusters of ripe red cherries hanging from a tree amidst green leaves.

Outlook sours for cherry crop after San Joaquin County growers endure heat, storms

by Chris Woodyard • Stocktonia May 6, 2026, 8:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 8:03 a.m.

Farming near Oxnard (Photo by Chris Stone/Times of San Diego)

The House passed farm bill after a Republican schism over ethanol and pesticides

by Tyler Spence • NOTUS May 4, 2026, 6:00 a.m.May 4, 2026, 11:46 a.m.

Ripe strawberries are displayed in small containers

California bill aims to keep toxic PFAS off its crops

by Liza Gross • Inside Climate News May 1, 2026, 6:00 a.m.April 24, 2026, 1:36 p.m.