…to that reality. Another major concern is succession. Roberti said fewer young people are willing to take over ranches that require seven-day-a-week commitment with constant regulatory pressure and financial risk….
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
…needed. Weather events are another key consideration during spring fertigation. If significant rainfall is forecast, Rogers advised adjusting fertilizer timing and rates. In some cases, skipping an application or splitting…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…even when livestock are actively being attacked. “You couldn’t even chase them off,” Roberti said. “That’s hard for people to believe, but it’s true.” As packs expanded, wolves adapted quickly,…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…and protect yield before problems take hold. The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent USA, the makers of Seize IGR for long-lasting scale control. Learn More at Valent.com/Seize….
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…dairies and poultry operations despite strong local voter support for agriculture. “It’s another day in agriculture in Sonoma County,” she said. “And it never slows down.” A major focus of…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…with specific nutrients may point to underlying soil ratios or availability issues that need to be addressed through smarter program design. For more information on long-term fertility strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…from tie-up and environmental loss, helping ensure quick availability and effective foliar uptake during these critical growth stages. For more information, visit AgroLiquid.com. To hear more Agronomic Minutes, click here….
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…are meant to protect. Meanwhile, communities would lose reliable water overnight. Domestic wells would dry up, farmland would be abandoned, and property values would collapse. Brazil emphasized that local leaders…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…to protecting yield and setting up a successful season. The Growing Edge is brought to you by Valent USA, the makers of Seize IGR for long-lasting scale control. Learn more…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…with salinity. “We’ve had some good rain to push some of those salts out of the root system,” he said. For more information on early season fertility strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
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,”…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…by reducing water volume and raising river temperatures—creating a tougher environment for fish survival. Perhaps most frustrating, Lands said, is that there was a practical compromise. An independent engineering report…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…of its impact on eating quality. The competitive imbalance comes down to cost. Zanobini said California growers face the highest production standards in the world—labor, chemical restrictions, water requirements, and…