…eight-week accelerator program challenges startups, food manufacturers, and influencers to think creatively about how blueberries can be incorporated into foods, beverages, snacks, desserts, and wellness products. The goal is simple:…
Blueberry Industry Looks to Innovation and Marketing to Drive Future Growth
…with growing demand for nutritious snacks, functional foods, and fresh produce options that support wellness-focused lifestyles. According to Cronquist, approximately half of U.S. households currently consume blueberries, leaving significant room…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…which is extremely important for the trade with our neighboring countries,” Hord said. Mexico and Canada consistently rank among the largest export markets for U.S. pork products, making the continued…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…groups. Products designed for Lepidopteran pests work when caterpillars ingest treated plant material. Once consumed, proteins, the active ingredients, within the Bt disrupt the insect’s digestive system, it stops feeding,…
USDA Announces $1.7 Billion Relief Package for Specialty Crop Farmers During California Visit
…range of commodities, including almonds, avocados, grapes, garlic, peaches, potatoes, and numerous other specialty crops. The event was held at Allied Potato Farms, where Rollins toured potato fields and met…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…For listeners wanting to hear the full conversation and learn more about David Collenberg’s views on agriculture, water policy, wildfire prevention, and California politics, the complete interview with “The Ag…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…environmental regulations while overlooking the struggles facing rural communities throughout the Central Valley, Imperial Valley, Salinas, Monterey, Ventura County, and other major agricultural regions. Throughout the interview, Hilton repeatedly emphasized…
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…agricultural history through his creativity, engineering mindset, and commitment to improving farm efficiency. His inventions and leadership helped revolutionize how farmers plant, transport, and manage crops in the field. From…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…insecticidal activity. According to Walston, these products have shown strong performance against spotted-wing drosophila, aphids, citrus mealybug, vine mealybug, and even navel orangeworm in some systems. Coverage Remains Critical Walston…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, diesel, and water, making it increasingly difficult for multi-generational farms to survive. He argued that many agricultural families are now struggling to pass their operations on…
Early Spider Mite Control Critical in Tree Fruit and Nut Crops
…with field scouting and consider combining pest and disease treatments, when possible, to improve efficiency and reduce application costs. For more information, visit Valent.com/ZealMVP Always read and follow label directions….
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 2
…scouting, timing, and using integrated pest management tools effectively. Citrus Pest Pressure Citrus growers should watch for cutworms, katydids, spider mites, and mealybugs. Katydids can cause cosmetic fruit damage, while…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…Alameda County Republican Party. Maldonado is running in both the special election and regular election for California’s 14th Congressional District, which includes Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, Fremont, Hayward, Castro Valley, Union…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…knot, lesion, and reniform species, while preserving beneficial nematodes in the soil. Salibro also offers flexibility in application, with options including at-planting treatments, broadcast incorporation, and chemigation through drip or…