…local soils, climate, and terroir to produce distinctive agave-based products. However, the industry is still in its early stages. Growers want contracts before planting, while distillers want supply before committing—creating…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…before investing in production capacity—creating a classic “chicken-and-egg” scenario. Despite that challenge, interest is growing quickly. The upcoming California Agave Symposium in Santa Barbara on March 23 is expected to…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…collapsing the population. This colony-level control approach helps manage fire ants more effectively than treatments that only target worker ants. Timing is an important factor in achieving strong results. Mays…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…could change farming across the San Joaquin Valley. More to Come in Part Two Papagni noted that the discussion with Vanden Heuvel is only the beginning. A second installment of…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…can reduce overwintering inoculum in the orchard. Preventive[MS1] management combined with effective fungicide tools like Quash® Fungicide can help growers protect trees and maintain productivity. For more information, visit Valent.com/Quash….
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…combine it with other active ingredients and easily incorporate it into different stages of the season. “This really allows growers to use Axios 20 SC throughout the season,” Rieser said….
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…farm. At the same time, investment in dairy processing has increasingly shifted to other states where companies see more predictable operating conditions. Even with those challenges, Medeiros remains optimistic about…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…improve soil productivity Sell the improved property at a profit Move further west and begin again In theory, it was a path to economic advancement. In practice, it required enormous…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…in areas heavily settled by German immigrants, family farms became enduring institutions that shaped local economies and rural communities. Scottish and Irish Agricultural Influence In contrast, Scottish and Irish settlers…
Stephanie Nash Advocates for Farmers and the Next Generation of Agriculture Leaders
…believes the industry must focus on stronger advocacy, better marketing, and improved policy representation to ensure long-term sustainability. Nash also emphasized the need for more farmers involved in policy-making. Too…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…right — but the system is making it harder and harder to survive. Roberts explained how global imports, shrinking marketing windows, and fewer major buyers are compressing profitability. In the…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…periods when bee activity is limited. ReTain can provide an extra one or two days for pollination to occur. Timing is critical when using PGRs in cherries. Francescatto emphasized that…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…find employment in Kern County’s shrinking oil industry. Bird shares, “His story is, sadly, all too common here. Many men in our community lose their sense of purpose, their ability…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…a phone charging port, creating a more user-friendly experience for long workdays. While compact in size, the tractor is designed to handle a variety of tasks. Davey noted it’s ideal…