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Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…farmers, his parents were educators, and his early years were shaped by a close-knit agricultural community. Those roots, combined with summers spent in Sequoia National Forest, fostered a lifelong respect…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…nut crop production, and emerging global demand trends for pistachios and walnuts. A highlight of the episode is the interview with Todd Bergdoll of Valent USA, who shares his expertise…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…Memorial and Cal Berkeley, now brings his competitive drive to helping growers protect crops more efficiently and sustainably. The conversation highlighted SEMIOS’ pheromone-based mating disruption technology and the company’s hands-on…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
…will advance to nationals. The episode closes with a reminder to stay connected through agnetwest.com and the AgNet West podcast for more interviews, market insights, and industry news. Listen to…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…gamble. In a recent in-depth conversation with Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities, the Ag Meter unpacked the realities farmers, dairymen, and rural communities are living with today — and what…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…Farming Across the United States While California faces higher costs and regulatory complexity, Christensen notes that the organic farming landscape shares similar challenges nationwide. “Places like Michigan, New York, and…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…planning and regulatory compliance. Supporting Growers and Organizations Rather than directing growers on farming decisions, Land IQ works with umbrella organizations such as commodity boards, irrigation districts, and water agencies….
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…it. Celebrate it. He compares this shift to the invention of the graphical user interface in computing—a breakthrough that made technology accessible to everyone. A Message to the Industry: Stop…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…industry refuses to adapt. He compares traditional wine marketing to the early days of computers, when users had to learn DOS and adapt to the machine. Just as Steve Jobs…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…Email: nick@consultingwine.com Phone/Text: 209-625-6339 Websites: thewinefirm.com | design2wine.com Listen to the full Podcast: Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…Email: nick@consultingwine.com Office: 209-625-6339 Websites: thewinefirm.com | design2wine.com He welcomes calls, texts, and messages. Industry Reflections from the Hosts After the interview, Papagni and Boyer reflected on: The complex challenges…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Association (CCGGA): ccgga.org 2026 is an election year—growers need to be heard in policy and voting decisions. Regulatory Challenges Rodenticide restrictions: Proposed DPR rules may limit usage, affecting food safety…