…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
…isn’t just a Northern California issue — it’s a warning for every rural community in the state. Brazil, who has lived and worked in Potter Valley for 38 years, explained…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…at Valent.com/Seize.” Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…trees “start waking up,” it’s important to remember they’re running on stored nutrition carried over from last season. “The trees are working off stored nutrition solely from last year,” he…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…of living. “That’s why I’m working so hard,” Hadwick said, “to create a California where our kids can come home and thrive.” Wolves Move Into Communities While wolves have been…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…But today, the state has dropped to fourth globally, and he warned it could slide even further. The biggest issue isn’t just foreign competition—it’s demand. “People aren’t eating dry grapes,”…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…and editor Horace Greeley, who wrote in the New York Tribune, “I would not live in Minnesota because you can’t grow apples there.” At the time, his assessment reflected a…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…that this is not a partisan issue. Lands noted that both Republicans and Democrats have voiced support for keeping the Potter Valley dams because “water is life,” and because the…
Anna Baldwin and the First Milking Machine
AI image created by ChatGPT American agriculture has been shaped by countless innovators whose ideas laid the groundwork for modern farming. One such pioneer is Anna Baldwin, a largely overlooked…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…of the field. Instead of traditional spray nozzles, the system delivers a microliter-sized stream directly onto the weed—accurate down to a millimeter—without contacting the crop. The results are dramatic. Compared…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…ripening properly. That can lead to a poor consumer experience—hard, disappointing fruit that hurts pear demand overall. California, he noted, made a commitment years ago not to use 1-MCP because…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…growers made a voluntary commitment six years ago not to use 1-MCP because of its negative impact on fruit quality—placing them at a disadvantage against imported pears that can sit…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…small flying workhorse than a hobby drone. He also shared major industry news: the administration is moving toward restricting foreign-made drones and critical drone components, opening the door for American…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…difficult, but historians credit International Harvester with the first serious attempt to replace the traditional farm wagon. In 1907, the company introduced its Auto Wagon, marking a significant step toward…