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Monterey county crops are valued at nearly $5 billion. The 2024 Monterey County Crop and Livestock Report released on July 1 show the county's farms have largely bounced back from the devastating ...
County agriculture brought in more than $2 billion in gross production value in 2024, an increase of 7.1% compared with last year.
A new report estimates that the agriculture sector in Santa Cruz County contributes more than $1.5 billion to the local economy in various direct and indirect ways. (Shmuel Thaler – Santa Cruz ...
Senator Mike Lee hoped to sell millions of acres of federal land through President Trump’s policy bill, in part to ease housing costs. The opposition was bipartisan, in Congress and the West.
The discovery of Mediterranean oak borers in Novato has prompted an alert by the county agriculture department.
More than 18 million acres in Utah managed by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management could be eligible for sale under a Senate bill.
Zambia ranked among the top ten African countries receiving Chinese foreign direct investment and loans. My research on Zambian agriculture finds that Chinese land grabbing is a myth.
The Senate proposal, which could greatly affect outdoor recreation in the West, is facing strong pushback from conservationists, Democrats and MAGA supporters.
A redistricting plan was submitted to the Baltimore County Council for review this week. The recommendations and maps were approved by the county's Redistricting Commission in a 4-3 vote on Monday.
Collier County has introduced a new tool to help homeowners stay ahead of storm risks. The county unveiled a new flood hazard map that constantly updates with data on risks and mitigation.
South Texas jailers blamed inmate's pain on Hot Cheetos. She ended up dying Hidalgo County denies it is responsible for the woman's death.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo arrived in Paris Monday ahead of her scheduled appearance at Viva Tech 2025, according to an announcement made by Houston’s senior French diplomat.