California’s pistachio industry is facing one of its most challenging seasons in recent memory, and according to longtime crop advisor and pistachio expert Rich Kreps of UltraGro, growers should prepare …
Rich Kreps: Post-Harvest Management Can Set the Stage for Next Year’s Pistachio Crop
Proper post-harvest management may be one of the most important investments California pistachio growers can make for next season’s crop, according to industry leader Rich Kreps. During a recent episode …
How Insecticide Ear Tags Revolutionized Cattle Health
The Invention That Changed Cattle Pest Control For cattle producers, controlling pests has always been essential to maintaining herd health and productivity. One of the most important innovations in livestock …
Driscoll’s Responds to Strawberry Lawsuit Over Pesticide Residue Claims
Driscoll’s strawberries are facing increased scrutiny after a U.S. consumer lawsuit raised questions about pesticide residue testing and the company’s marketing claims. A recent report highlighted the controversy, which has also drawn …
California Stone Fruit Season Expected to End Early After Warm Start
The California stone fruit season is expected to end earlier than normal this year after an unusually warm start accelerated crop development across the state’s orchards. A recent report highlighted how early-season heat …
California Sheep Producers Warn H-2A Wage Rule Could Threaten Operations
A proposed change to California sheep producers’ labor costs is raising concerns across the state’s sheep industry, with leaders warning it could have far-reaching consequences for ranchers and wildfire prevention efforts. …
California Pistachio Crop Expected to Shrink Sharply Following Challenging Growing Season
California pistachio growers could be facing one of the smallest crops in years after an unusually warm spring disrupted pollination across much of the Central Valley. The outlook was the …
Land Grants Helped Build America’s Army and Agriculture
Land Grants: An Early Incentive That Strengthened a Young Nation During the American Revolutionary War, the newly forming United States faced enormous challenges, including building an effective military to fight …
Steve Hilton Says California Must End California’s “War on Agriculture”
California’s agricultural industry has long been recognized as one of the world’s most productive food-producing regions, but according to California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, state government has spent years making …
Steve Hilton Outlines Agriculture Priorities in California Governor’s Race
California agriculture took center stage during a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, as gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton shared his vision for the state’s farming industry, outlining proposals focused …
Edwin Budding’s Lawnmower Changed American Farm Life
A Simple Invention That Made a Lasting Impact Many people recognize agricultural inventors such as Cyrus McCormick, John Deere, and Eli Whitney for revolutionizing farming through innovations in harvesting, equipment, …
Keely Covello Talks Potter Valley, Water, and California’s Future with The Ag Meter
As California continues to grapple with water shortages, aging infrastructure, devastating wildfires, and increasing political division, one voice has emerged as a passionate advocate for rural communities: Keely Covello. In …
Potter Valley Water Fight Gains Federal Attention as Community Seeks to Preserve Key Infrastructure
The future of Northern California’s Potter Valley Project remains uncertain, but the issue is drawing increased attention in Washington, D.C. During a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, journalist …
How Irrigation Revolutionized American Farming
Water has always been one of agriculture’s most valuable resources, but the methods used to deliver it to crops have changed dramatically over time. From ancient civilizations to modern center …