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…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…for the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. In 1924, the company was based in Le Sueur, Minnesota, a region deeply tied to agricultural production and food processing. At the time, the…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…inputs, with minimal pesticide and herbicide use compared to many row crops. That message is landing overseas, helping demand outpace supply and strengthening pricing for growers. Tariffs, Trade, and Nutrient-Dense…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…By understanding how sodium competes with potassium, growers can make better-informed decisions that support stronger uptake and improved crop outcomes. For more information on soil and fertility strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
…categorized under FRAC (Fungicide Resistance Action Committee) groups 3, 7, 9, and 11. “They’re under a lot of heavy pressure use because they work well,” Johnson said, which increases selection…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…devastate entire communities. He explained that hydroelectric facilities are being pushed out not because they fail environmentally, but because the regulatory process has become financially impossible. Without those dams, he…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
…cultivated, and harvested. A comparison of corn and wheat production between 1850 and 1890 reveals how early mechanization dramatically reduced labor demands while maintaining similar land requirements. These changes laid…
Soil and Foliar Strategies to Improve Micronutrient Availability
…AgroLiquid, discussed how growers can use soil and foliar strategies to better unlock micronutrients and improve uptake efficiency. Rogers emphasized that everything starts with data. “The most important thing…is compiling…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…watersheds. He argued that water abundance, not scarcity, should be California’s guiding principle. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…toolkit. Without it, Aiello warns, public tolerance collapses—and that ultimately threatens the future of wolves themselves. Environmentalism Without Humans Doesn’t Work The wolf issue, Aiello argues, is part of a…