…dug deeper into what ranchers are really facing on the ground. From unchecked predators to workforce uncertainty and food security, Roberti warned that California is drifting dangerously far from common…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…open valleys like Sierra Valley, ranchers have been able to document the damage firsthand, revealing daily losses that would otherwise go unnoticed in rough terrain. The situation is compounded by…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…rot before fruit even sets to knocking down overwintering pests like scale, peach twig borer, oriental fruit moth, and navel orangeworm. He shares practical insights on why dormant sprays work…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…His work fundamentally changed how tractors and implements function together, improving efficiency, safety, and productivity for farmers worldwide. The Birth of Modern Tractor Technology Ferguson is credited with developing and…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…up simply: Dayna Ghirardelli isn’t just defending agriculture — she’s defending common sense. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
When it comes to tree crop nutrition, what growers did last season can have a major impact on what they see in the orchard today. In a recent Agronomic Minute,…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…potatoes, and soybeans, crops that were often undervalued at the time. His work helped farmers—particularly in the South—move away from single-crop dependency and toward more diversified farming systems. By promoting…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…and food systems. Many residents take grocery stores for granted without understanding the complex networks that sustain agriculture and communities. Brazil urges people to speak up: contact congressmen, write letters…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
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…