…aims to help researchers, students, and ag companies develop solutions to real challenges growers face, accelerating the pace of innovation across the industry. Education and workforce development were also central…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…do that because we want to get that benefit to every farmer we can. And if it is a case where the farmer doesn’t qualify, we’ll say that. How do…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…managing almond red leaf blotch, visit Valent.com/Quash. Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout September 4, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
Fire ants remain a persistent challenge for California almond growers, impacting both crop quality and worker safety. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says choosing…
Mike Johanns Talks Farm Profitability, Policy, and the Future of California Agriculture
The March 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a compelling and wide-ranging interview with former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns, who offered insight into the economic challenges…
Early American Farmers and the Cycle of Moving West
American agriculture has always been shaped by the land—and by how farmers chose to use it. In today’s American Agriculture History Minute, agricultural broadcaster Mark Oppold highlights the work of…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…to navigate shifting commodity markets: Tomatoes: Production is down following a large crop last year, as the industry works through excess inventory. Pistachios: Strong demand continues, with global factors influencing…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…water-limited areas. Haley Wolf is helping lead the communication and outreach efforts for the project, working with growers, distillers, and industry partners interested in the crop. Interest in California-grown agave…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…work in water policy, and why he believes California agriculture can still thrive despite today’s challenges. 🎧 Listen to the full Ag Meter interview to hear the complete discussion and…
The Rise of Open Range Ranching on the Great Plains
…cattle that had been roaming across the range for months. The work was demanding and required skillful horsemanship, teamwork, and long hours in the saddle. Once the cattle were collected,…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
Amanda Fletcher Understanding where food comes from is something many students today rarely experience firsthand. That’s why programs like the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom are working to…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
…control often starts with understanding how bait products like Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait work within the colony. According to Mays, the product uses S-methoprene, an insect growth regulator that…
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….
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…Eddie worked around the clock, often packing seasoning bottles late into the night while attending college and supporting his young family. It took four years before the company finally turned…