AG ALERT: Golden mussels plague farms and water districts

By Caleb Hampton The spread of golden mussels in California has alarmed farmers this year as the invasive species established itself in waterways across much of the state. In the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, the freshwater mollusks began obstructing irrigation systems that sustain billions of dollars’ worth of tree nuts, winegrapes, tomatoes and other crops. “It’s a nightmare,” said Trey Steinhart, operations director at Zuckerman Family Farms in San Joaquin County. “There’s nothing you can do to stop them.” Experts believe […]

AG ALERT: Golden mussels plague farms and water districts

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