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A proposal to create an incentive for owners to set aside vacant property in San Diego for urban agriculture received a tentative go-ahead Wednesday from the City Council's Smart Growth and Land Use Committee. -
Customs officials from Mexico and the U.S. are working together in Tijuana to fast-track inspection of certain agricultural shipments. -
One of San Diego's oldest community gardens is set to close New Year's Eve after the land was sold to a real estate investment firm.
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A Vista farming operation helps homeless San Diegans in North County develop job skills. It's also a revenue stream to help homeless families in the region. -
Under the program, owners who dedicate vacant, blighted or unimproved land for farming use will be assessed at a lower property tax rate, which was authorized by state legislation two years ago. -
KPBS Midday EditionCan California continue to provide the rest of the nation with fruits and vegetables if there aren't enough people to work to produce them? -
The total value of San Diego County's agricultural production last year was $1.82 billion, compared to $1.85 billion in 2013. It is the first decline in overall value in six years. -
Illumina Inc. reported Tuesday that it's teaming up with cattlemen in Ireland to improve the breeding of livestock. -
Huge planned developments are riling up residents of Carlsbad and the rural backcountry near Valley Center. Meanwhile, three luxury hotels on Harbor Island may not be built at all, unless developers can comply with a little-known law. -
Fallowing is the biggest chunk of the cost of the drought. According to a UC Davis study, California's drought will cost state agriculture $1.84 billion in 2015.
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