Salinas Valley Agriculture

As part of the Groundwater Monitoring Program, the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, together with the Salinas Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Agency, has launched a new county wide Well Registration Program.  The Groundwater Monitoring Program consists of four parts: well…

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…

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…

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        …

 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…