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Tomatoes, strawberries and leafy greens are among crops that could see higher prices after massive flood damage in the Tulare Lake area and Central Coast.

The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown where. “We’re adjusting for survival,” one grower said. Story from @CalMatters.

The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown where. “We’re adjusting for survival,” one grower said.

The future of farming in California is changing as the planet warms, altering the rain and heat patterns that guide which crops are grown where. “We’re adjusting for survival,” one grower said.

“When all of that snow starts melting, we have a major challenge on our hands.”

Atmospheric rivers devastated acres of California's crops — meaning Americans will likely see higher prices for items like strawberries, lettuce, even frozen pizza this spring and summer.

Atmospheric rivers devastated acres of California's crops — meaning Americans will likely see higher prices for items like strawberries, lettuce, even frozen pizza this spring and summer.

California produces 90% of U.S. processed tomatoes and more than a quarter of the worlds total. What happens when fields are too wet to plant?

A ballot initiative that would have allowed recreational use was defeated by a large margin in a special election.

California voters 2016 decision to legalize the recreational use of cannabis was mostly driven by the idea that whether or not to use the drug should be a choice left