Monterey County Ag Commission

Fruit trees from Costco could be spreading an invasive pest: glassy-winged sharpshooters. Plus, a new California law prevents law enforcement from interfering in elections.

The Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner’s office publishes its fourth report analyzing the region's $11 billion agriculture industry. And, California farmworker families and environmental groups are calling for stronger protections against a cancer-causing pesticide used on berry, grape and nut crops.

A recent study shows more than half of pregnant women in Monterey County are exposed to harmful pesticides. And, Carmel-by-the-Sea is finally getting street addresses.

The multistate E. coli outbreak tied to romaine lettuce may have a connection to the Salinas Valley.Henry Gonzales is the Agricultural Commissioner for…