Salinas Valley Agriculture

How new FCC “Covered List” restrictions on foreign-made UAS and critical components may shape future drone access and operations.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Key Parts to the Covered List: What Ag Drone Users Need to Know

January 6, 2026
By Paramveer Singh
FCC update (Dec. 22, 2025): Foreign-produced drones and certain “critical components” were added to the FCC’s Covered List, meaning new models in those categories generally can’t obtain FCC equipment authorization needed for import/marketing/sale. Existing, previously authorized models remain usable, and…
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Sudangrass

Cover Crop Field Day: LA Hearne Co Cover Crop Showcase

December 8, 2025
By Michael D Cahn
Great opportunity to see more than 20 different cover crops in the field and learn about how to use cover crops to improve your soil health, improve yields, and improve water quality.  Please register by following the QR code in the attached flyer. Lunch ProvidedThursday December 11th, 20259am - 12 pm…
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2025 Salinas Pest Management Meeting

October 30, 2025
2025 Pest Management MeetingSponsor: UCCE Monterey County Tuesday, December 2, 2025Agricultural Center Meeting Room (1432 Abbott St, Salinas CA)  8:00 am-12:00 pm        Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here or scan the QR code. 7:30        …
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Sudangrass

Fall and winter cover crop strategies for vegetable crop systems

September 25, 2025
By Michael D Cahn
 As we enter the fall season and begin preparing fields for the winter, this is the time to think about planting cover crops.   Typically, most growers plant less than 5% of the vegetable ground with fall and winter cover crops.   Cover crops can potentially help with many challenges…
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