Salinas Gas Rises to $5.778; Diesel Eases to $6.834
AAA’s Aug. 1 Salinas metro averages show regular gas rising to $5.778 and diesel easing to $6.834, with both still above week-ago levels.
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Modesto Gas Holds Near $5.46 as Diesel Rises to $6.78 on Aug. 1
Modesto CA – AAA’s Aug. 1 metro check shows regular gas nearly flat at $5.457 while diesel rises to $6.781, with both above month- and year-ago averages.
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Hanford Gas Rises to $5.49 as Diesel Eases to $6.60
Hanford-Corcoran regular gas rose slightly to $5.49 while diesel eased to $6.60 in AAA’s latest check, with both fuels still well above last year.
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Salinas Gas and Diesel Prices Higher Than a Week Ago
AAA’s July 31 Salinas metro averages show regular gas at $5.763 and diesel at $6.840, with both fuels above their week-ago levels.
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April Freeze Cuts Sewell Peach Picking; USDA Loans Available
Duffield’s in Sewell will skip peach picking in summer 2026 and expects half its usual apple crop after the April freeze; eligible growers can seek USDA loans.
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Utah Names Hannah Freeze Great Salt Lake Commissioner Amid Water-Use Debate
Utah’s new Great Salt Lake commissioner brings agricultural water-conservation experience to a statewide coordination role now drawing scrutiny over alfalfa and water use.
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Gilman’s $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion Is Complete
Incobrasa completed its Gilman expansion with a 170,000-square-foot plant, solar array, nearly doubled capacity and a 40-job commitment.
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Arizona Supreme Court ruling may lower values for orchards, vineyards
A July 24 Arizona Supreme Court ruling limits separate crop valuations for qualifying agricultural property, which could lower taxable values for some owners.
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Carrizo Springs ranchers should watch screwworm rules closely
Texas’ screwworm response is still active, and Carrizo Springs ranchers and pet owners should watch wounds, movement rules, and reporting steps.
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White House declares fertilizer emergency, suspends some Morocco duties
United States Breaking National Politics – The White House says the temporary move is meant to keep phosphate fertilizer available for U.S. farmers.
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Lea County screwworm case keeps Lovington-area ranchers on alert
Lovington NM – New Mexico confirmed its first New World screwworm case in Lea County on June 9, 2026. Here’s what owners should do now.
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White House trims tariffs on farm, HVAC and some industrial equipment
The White House cut tariffs on some farm and HVAC equipment and parts of industrial machinery, effective June 8, through Dec. 31, 2027.
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USDA rushes screwworm controls as U.S. animal cases reach six
USDA and CDC are responding to six confirmed New World screwworm cases in U.S. animals, with detections in Texas and New Mexico and sterile fly releases underway.
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White House trims metal tariffs for farm gear, HVAC and some machinery
A June 1 White House proclamation lowers tariffs on some farm gear and HVAC products, while raising duties on other metal items and machinery.