…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…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…$30,000 in startup capital, Pappy’s Fine Foods was born. Four Years of Hard Work Before Profit The early years were anything but easy. Papulias worked tirelessly while attending college, often…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…can help growers rotate chemistries and reduce resistance pressure on commonly used fungicide groups. For more information about Axios 20 SC fungicide, visit uplcorp.com/us or contact your local UPL representative….
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…timing, ReTain can serve as a valuable tool to support fruit set and help cherry growers maximize yield potential. For more information, visit valent.com/ReTainCA. Always read and follow label instructions….
More Than a Million Strong: How FFA Is Shaping America’s Future
…school about agricultural education programs. If a chapter doesn’t exist, schools can work toward establishing one by developing ag education coursework. Adults who want to support a local chapter can…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…‘big oil,’” Bird explains, “but it’s families, communities, and local jobs that are directly impacted. Over the past five years, work has been scarce, and families are losing their livelihoods….
Missouri’s Mule Legacy in American Agriculture
…and ability to withstand harsh conditions made them indispensable companions for those heading west. Essential Labor on Southern Plantations An even larger number of Missouri mules were used on southern…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…| Merced, CA | Tulare, CA | Yuba City, CA | Sparks, NV | Carlin, NV California Industrial Rubber Company is a family owned business with many employees having over…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…Marketing Manager for John Deere’s compact tractor line, introduced the company’s new 1-Series tractor, a 25-horsepower machine built for comfort, flexibility, and efficiency. The updated model features a heated and…
Kern Oil Documentary Highlights Human Cost of California Energy Policy
…and rural communities. Bird, a third-generation oilfield worker from Bakersfield, shared how dramatically the industry has changed over the past several years. Despite California consuming roughly 1.8 million barrels of…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…a safe working environment to ensure experienced drivers remain with the company. “You’ve got to show them there’s a future here,” he says. The High Cost of Technology and Maintenance…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…sensors, and regulatory compliance components. Diesel exhaust systems, filters, and electronic sensors frequently trigger downtime, leaving trucks parked while payments, insurance, and payroll continue. For many small and mid-sized fleets,…