Central Valley farmers, agricultural leaders and elected officials gathered Tuesday to discuss growing concerns over international trade.
Farmers across the nation now have a new option for alarm systems to deter copper wire thieves.
The Central Valley's cantaloupe harvest typically kicks into high gear in July and runs through mid-October, but due to warmer weather this year, the fruit is already in the stands.
A new state law, unanimously approved by the legislature and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in October, gives counties more authority to crack down on neglected land.
A South Tulare County agricultural farm was targeted twice within 48 hours in a copper wire theft that left crops without water and caused significant damage.
Now surrounded by city life, the home remains an unexpected reminder of Manhattan's rural roots and Revolutionary War history.