California growers are being encouraged to focus on post-harvest nutrition, soil health, and early-season nutrient monitoring as they prepare orchards for the upcoming spring. With uncertain El Niño weather patterns …
Holloway Agronomist Highlights Soil Health and Gypsum Benefits
California agriculture depends on healthy soil, effective nutrient management and responsible water use. For Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, helping growers improve soil health is about more than producing …
GUSS Advances Autonomous Spraying to Boost Farm Efficiency
GUSS co-founder Gary Thompson discusses improved automation, new performance reporting tools, and how autonomous sprayers are helping California growers address labor challenges. Autonomous agricultural technology continues to evolve as growers …
Karl Warkentin Discusses Central Valley Farming Challenges
“The Ag Meter” interview explores pest pressures, weather extremes, rising costs, water concerns and strategies for producing quality fruit. California growers face an increasingly complex combination of weather uncertainty, pest …
Edward Ring Urges California Growers to Prepare for Winter Storms and Groundwater Recharge
On a recent episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with …
California Water Crisis, Rising Costs and Crop Protection Take Center Stage
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Edward Ring, director of water and energy policy at the California Policy Center, joined Nick Papagni for Part 1 of a two-part …
Kyle Kirkland Targets Water, Agriculture and Costs
Kyle Kirkland, a Central Valley businessman running for California’s 21st Congressional District, is making water management, agricultural competitiveness and the rising cost of living central themes of his campaign. In …
California Growers Prepare for Winter as USDA Announces $8 Billion in Farm Relief
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Allie Cushnyr, senior agronomist for Holloway, and Abe Isaak, agronomist with AgroLiquid, discussed soil health, postharvest nutrition and preparing California crops for …
USDA Announces $13.8 Billion in Farm Payments as Autonomous Spraying Technology Advances
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Richard Fordyce, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, discussed billions of dollars in upcoming farm safety-net payments and new opportunities …
California PCA Warns of Rising Costs, Emerging Pests and Challenges for Growers
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Karl Warkentin, a pest control adviser (PCA) with Simplot in California’s Central Valley, joined Nick Papagni to discuss an unusually challenging growing …
Jamie Johansson Outlines Priorities for California Agriculture
Former California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson joins Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” to discuss water, farm regulations, energy costs, labor challenges and the future of rural California. From water …
Kyle Kirkland Warns Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten California’s Small Farms
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, returned for Part 2 of his conversation with Nick Papagni. …
Kyle Kirkland Discusses Water Management, Rising Costs and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Kyle Kirkland, Central Valley businessman and candidate for California’s 21st Congressional District, joined Nick Papagni to discuss the challenges facing California agriculture. …
Jamie Johansson Discusses Farm Labor, Wildfire Risks and California’s Agricultural Future
On today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, Jamie Johansson, former president of the California Farm Bureau and candidate for California’s 3rd Assembly District, returned for Part 2 of his …