Hive Alert - Thursday at 6:00 PM on News Channel 3

Hive Alert - Thursday at 6:00 PM on News Channel 3

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - In the heart of California’s farmland, an unseen crisis is unfolding—one that could have devastating consequences for agriculture and food production. Commercial bee populations are dwindling at an alarming rate, and without these vital pollinators, an entire industry hangs in the balance. As spring unfolds, almond orchards across California’s Central Valley burst into bloom, relying on commercial honeybees for poll…

California farm groups look to stabilize workforce amid crackdown on illegal immigration

As the Trump administration cracks down on illegal immigration, California farm groups are working to influence legislation that would ensure a stable supply of laborers for an industry long reliant on a foreign-born workforce.

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California almond growers grapple with uncertainty as new tariffs could hit exports

By TERRY CHEA and AMY TAXIN NEWMAN, Calif. (AP) — California almond growers are used to dealing with swings in the weather and water supply. Now they must also grapple with the uncertainty of trade battles as the Trump administration levies tariffs on goods from several countries and weighs adding more to the list. Related Articles Business | San Diego City Council reverses stance, approves All Peoples Church project in Del Cerro B…

Pushes to buy local generates more business for local beef producers, farms as tariff uncertainty looms

Buy local campaigns have been great for local businesses, as the uncertainty of a trade war looms.

‘Between two elephants’: Canadian farmers feeling China tariffs, worry about U.S.

REGINA - Prairie farmers say planned Chinese retaliatory tariffs on Canadian agricultural products are causing loads of uncertainty, while threats of U.S. levies and industry issues have created further problems.