Here is part 2 on key pests across multiple specialty crops in California. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., says success this season will come down to…
Rural Electrification: Powering America’s Farms and Future
…executive order establishing the Rural Electrification Administration (REA). This marked a decisive federal commitment to ensuring that farms and rural households could access reliable electric power. The REA’s mission was…
Dena Maldonado Talks Farming, Crime, and California’s Future in Congressional Run
…City, Sunol, and surrounding communities. A major focus of the interview centered on agriculture and California’s growing regulatory burden on farmers. Papagni pointed out that California produces hundreds of food…
Managing Hidden Nematode Threats in High-Value Crops
…nematodes. While effective, fumigants can come with higher costs and increasing regulatory challenges. Borges said newer options are now available that provide targeted control without the drawbacks of broad-spectrum fumigation….
Pest Pressure Builds Across California Specialty Crops – Part 1
As California specialty crops move deeper into the growing season, growers are facing pressure from a wide range of pests across multiple commodities. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with…
David Tangipa Says California Is at a Crossroads for Farmers, Water, Taxes and the Future of the State
…improve groundwater recharge and combat land subsidence. He also argued California needs to rethink reservoirs and dams as long-term water storage systems comparable to “melted glaciers” in an era of…
Location, Land, and Legacy: Farmland Values Still Tell the Story
…during periods of market uncertainty or softening prices, well-positioned farmland continues to command premium values. This enduring principle was clearly demonstrated in a notable land sale in October 2024. A…
From Farming to Fast-Growing Trees: Darren Schmall’s Vision for California Agriculture
…help attract younger consumers hesitant to buy full bottles without knowing whether they will enjoy them. One of the most fascinating parts of the interview centered around Schmall’s newest venture…
Potter Valley Water Battle: Farmers Fight to Save Lifeline
…be higher. Removing the dams could devastate water access, impact hundreds of farms and ranches, and weaken wildfire response capabilities tied to Lake Pillsbury. Hope Emerges: Buyers Step Forward In…
Farm Dog of the Year 2027: Nominations Now Open
…or supplies Greeting visitors and monitoring activity These traits—combined with loyalty and intelligence—are exactly what judges look for in this national competition. 🏆What Winners Receive The stakes are high for…
California Insurance Crisis: Can Experience Fix What’s Broken?
…insurance, equipment coverage, commercial vehicles, and workers’ compensation—creating a ripple effect across the entire food production system. At the center of the issue is the growing reliance on California’s FAIR…
Monterey County Agriculture at a Crossroads: Water, Labor, and the Future of America’s Salad Bowl
Norm Groot In a compelling interview with “the Ag Meter” host Nick Papagni, sits down with Norm Groot of the Monterey County Farm Bureau to unpack the realities facing one…
California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future
…Grape Commission at GrapesFromCalifornia.com. Website: GrapesFromCalifornia.com Organization: California Table Grape Commission California Table Grapes 2026: Early Season, Global Demand, Strong Future Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Michael Gates’ Plan to Restore Law & Order in California
Michael Gates In a powerful and wide-ranging interview with Nick Papagni—better known as “The Ag Meter”—California Attorney General candidate Michael Gates laid out his vision to restore law and order,…