…respond to active wolf depredation events. “It was chaos,” Aiello said. “And it was completely unsustainable.” What stood out most to him was how predictable the crisis had been. Wolves,…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…evenly and efficiently than hand sowing. This innovation improved crop yields and reduced wasted seed. Just one year later, in 1842, the first grain elevator was put into use in…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…a core mission of the International Agri-Center, and the show reflects that commitment. The AgVentures Learning Center, located in the Heritage Complex, offers interactive learning experiences for children, helping them…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
As California growers look for ways to improve efficiency and manage input costs, zone-based nutrition is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers,…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…come prepared — with comfortable shoes, curiosity, and a full appetite. As Papagni put it, “If you want to see where agriculture is headed next, World Ag Expo is where…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…of simply adding more fertilizer. In some cases, nutrient uptake issues may be caused by underlying soil conditions like high sodium or excess salts that interfere with availability. Identifying and…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
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Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
…follow a familiar pattern across many permanent crops. Early in the season, calcium and nitrogen products are typically the first nutrients introduced through the irrigation system, followed by UN32-type products….
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…surveillance, and even USDA drone teams. None of it stopped the killings. Roberti said the idea that ranchers can solve the problem with guard dogs or range riders ignores reality….
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…to 40 hours. These early efficiencies marked an important transition in American agriculture. 1930: Mechanization Changes Everything By 1930, mechanization had reshaped corn production. Advances in equipment reduced labor requirements…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…we lose them, both our industry and our land suffer.” California’s water issues further complicate ranching. Roberti stresses that the state is not short on water but suffers from mismanagement….
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
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Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
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