From 1855 to 1900, the state of Michigan experienced a remarkable period of growth and transformation. Natural resource discoveries, infrastructure development, and industrial innovation reshaped the state’s economy and positioned …
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty. In …
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for …
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
The February 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful week of policy conversations with Part Two of the in-depth interview featuring Edward Ring, Director of Energy …
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
A Lasting Figure in U.S. Agricultural History Luther Burbank holds a respected place in American agriculture history for his extraordinary contributions to plant development and crop improvement. As highlighted by …
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve …
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
The February 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of the most detailed and solutions-driven conversations of the year as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy …
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
Mark Oppold with An American Agriculture History Minute highlights a surprising and influential chapter in U.S. agricultural and marketing history—one that connects food production, consumer tastes, and one of the …
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
Rich Kreps on Pistachios, Policy, and the Path Forward American pistachio grower and industry leader Rich Kreps joined Ag Meter for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from a record …
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
How Sodium Interferes: Potassium plays a critical role in nut development, yield, and overall tree health—but in many California orchards, growers struggle to get adequate potassium into leaf tissue. In …
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
Fungicide resistance is becoming an increasingly important concern for California almond growers as key diseases show reduced sensitivity to commonly used chemistries. In a recent interview, Kendall Johnson, Technical Services …
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
The February 11 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most wide-ranging and policy-heavy conversations of World Ag Expo week as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill …
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted, …
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
Micronutrient availability can be a hidden limiting factor in permanent crop production, even when overall fertility programs appear well balanced. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for …