Fire ants are often discussed in terms of crop damage, but their impact extends beyond yield loss. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says fire…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…by international players, with key inputs sourced from regions like Ukraine, China, and the Middle East. While companies like Nutrien and Mosaic help stabilize supply, volatility remains a concern. Even…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
…pests in multiple ways. As insects feed, they ingest the systemic component, while the growth regulator disrupts development and prevents them from progressing through life stages. The ideal application timing…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
…with “The Ag Meter”, host Nick Papagni, sits down with Lindsay Cederquist, Director of Water Resources at Diversified Land Management, to unpack the realities farmers are facing today. From shrinking…
Fire Ant Control Timing Critical for Protecting Almond Yields
…individual ants. However, Mays emphasized that growers should plan ahead, as the product does not deliver instant results. “In a couple of weeks, they’ll start to see results,” he said,…
From Mail-Order Roots to Rural Retail Giant: Tractor Supply’s Rise
…in 1959 A major milestone came in January 1959, when Tractor Supply Company became publicly traded on the over-the-counter market. That same year, the company reached $10 million in sales—an…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…Karavidas goes far deeper into global trade, vineyard strategy, and what’s next for California wine. 👉 If you care about agriculture, farming, or the future of wine, this is a…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…programs, particularly for Alternaria control, but Burkdoll noted that its broad spectrum of activity also makes it effective against multiple pathogens including scab, rust, and blossom blight. This broad activity…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
…that fire ants often nest in electrical components, irrigation systems, and machinery, creating operational challenges beyond the orchard itself. Effective fire ant management not only protects yield but also helps…
The Homestead Act: How Free Land Transformed North American Agriculture
…under the act. These farms helped populate the Great Plains, Midwest, and western territories. Homesteading encouraged the growth of small family farms, new agricultural towns, and rural communities that relied…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…Burkdoll, almond red leaf blotch is a monocyclic fungal disease, meaning it typically completes one infection cycle each year during the spring. The pathogen overwinters on infected leaves left on…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
The latest AgNet News Hour Podcast delivers another packed episode with Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and “Sir” Josh McGill, bringing listeners a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, business, education, water…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…the field relatively quickly following application. In almonds, Axios 20 SC is labeled for several important diseases including brown rot, shothole, anthracnose, scab, and leaf spot, with additional coverage for…