…as a reminder that agriculture’s strength lies in its people, and the young men and women proudly wearing blue jackets today may soon be leading farms, companies, and communities tomorrow….
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…across multiple Northern California counties, covering vast agricultural and forested regions. Johansson notes that while rural lawmakers represent enormous geographic areas, more than 30 Assembly members come from Los Angeles…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…takeaways for growers is to stay committed to a balanced nutrition program—even after frost events, poor pollination, or disappointing crop set. “When spring rolls around and you set your crop,…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…food humans consume. Worker bees live about 30 to 40 days, while queens can live several years. During bloom, bees work quickly and methodically, foraging from the closest flowers and…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…is key. A thoughtful, data-driven approach to budgeting helps ensure every fertilizer dollar contributes directly to yield and long-term orchard health. For more information on crop nutrition planning, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
…early planning is key. Starting the season with Bt products helps manage resistance, protect beneficials, and maintain clean crops as the season progresses. For more information, visit Valent.com/DiPel or Valent.com/XenTari….
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…and base saturation ratios—and understanding the limitations of permanent crop systems—growers can build more balanced soils and more efficient fertility programs. For more information on soil management strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…live and work on those properties. Many employees receive housing as part of their employment, meaning entire households are now scrambling to find new homes, new jobs, and new schools…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
…Manager for AgroLiquid, encouraged growers to take a long-term view by compiling and analyzing multiple years of soil and tissue test results. “Compile as much data as you can. It’s…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…through the lens of common-sense reform. Ring tackled a growing concern in California: refinery closures and the long-term outlook for in-state oil production. As refineries begin shutting down or repurposing…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…his work on the common Irish potato. His improved potato variety was introduced in the United States in 1871. Over time, it gained widespread recognition and was later nicknamed the…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…it against summer allocations — as a way to accelerate aquifer recovery under SGMA. “Let farmers put floodwater to work,” he said, arguing that smart agreements could restore groundwater faster…