…the spring and summer. If you’re planning dormant sprays, bloom protection, or pre-emergence programs, this episode delivers practical, field-level insight to help you make the most of the early season…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…EPA’s CAFO definition, which is meant to regulate water quality — not eliminate animal agriculture. Had it passed, she said, the fallout would have devastated poultry, dairy, and the many…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
When it comes to tree crop nutrition, what growers did last season can have a major impact on what they see in the orchard today. In a recent Agronomic Minute,…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…AgroLiquid, shared insight into industry standards, product options, and how growers can stay flexible during unpredictable spring conditions. Rogers noted that when it comes to bloom spray nutrition, there are…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…happening, common sense still has a chance.” 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…how growers can build an effective program before infections become established. Whether you are focused on citrus or almonds, this episode highlights why early action, prevention, and awareness are key…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…situation has escalated dramatically. Declining deer, elk, and antelope populations have left wolves without adequate natural food sources, pushing them closer to ranches, schools, and neighborhoods. In some areas, wolf…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared timely reminders about what’s already happening inside the orchard, and what growers can realistically influence at this stage. Rogers explained that as…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
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Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
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California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…with other domestic pear-growing regions like Oregon and Washington. The problem, Zanobini said, is that Argentine pears are coming into the U.S. in heavy volume during June, July, and even…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…Argentine supplies have flooded the market in June, July, and even August, directly overlapping California’s harvest. The numbers tell the story. In the most recent season, 1.3 million boxes of…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…vulnerable window for disease entry and highlighted threats like brown rot, jacket rot, blossom blight, shot hole, scab, bacterial blast, and botrytis. He recommended strong timing from pink bud through…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…challenges: water shortages, regulatory burdens, labor costs, rising fuel prices, and freight expenses. Mason described the situation as “strangulation through regulation,” warning that California’s cost structure is accelerating the shift…