Almonds have consistently ranked number one on Stanislaus County’s list of top-valued commodities since 2013, and the 2018 Agricultural Report released this week shows no sign of the industry slowing down. While highlighting the county’s booming crops is one goal of the report, however, this year’s analysis of the area’s agriculture also takes a look at the small pollinators that make its economic impact possible: bees.
County agriculture value sees slight decrease
• Almonds remain on top as walnuts suffer