Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…tree health and yield if left unmanaged. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, discusses the growing concern and management strategies in today’s Growing Edge segment. According to…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
The latest AgNet News Hour Podcast delivers another packed episode with Nick “The Ag Meter” Papagni and “Sir” Josh McGill, bringing listeners a wide-ranging discussion on agriculture, business, education, water…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…the field relatively quickly following application. In almonds, Axios 20 SC is labeled for several important diseases including brown rot, shothole, anthracnose, scab, and leaf spot, with additional coverage for…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…in plant tissues. Ethylene is responsible for flower senescence, fruit maturation, and fruit drop. By reducing ethylene levels during bloom, ReTain helps extend flower longevity, giving blossoms more time to…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…to provide, and, tragically, sometimes their lives, all due to policy, not demand.” Despite these challenges, Bird remains hopeful. He calls for civic engagement and common-sense leadership. “Energy independence, sensible…
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…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…with Wildwood Express For those wanting to learn more or seek guidance, Mark Woods and Jose Nunez are available via email at markjr@wildwoodex.com and jose@wildwoodex.com. Based in Kingsburg, California, Wildwood…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…info@carbonrobotics.com | sales@carbonrobotics.com | paulm@carbonrobotics.com Social Media: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok Listen to the full interview and watch the feature video to see AI-powered precision farming in action — a…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…liter. For example, an 11-liter motor qualifies for $6,600, and a 12-liter unit for $7,200, with some growers earning up to $10,000. Shebelut notes, “The real savings is day in,…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…not the best place to be,” he said. A Call for Agricultural Engagement Johansson closed with a direct appeal: get involved. Whether through voting, volunteering, or running for local office,…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…takeaways for growers is to stay committed to a balanced nutrition program—even after frost events, poor pollination, or disappointing crop set. “When spring rolls around and you set your crop,…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…without bees, there is no almond crop. As Papagni put it, water, labor, freight, and regulations matter — but without healthy hives in the orchard right now, nothing else counts….
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…said, but in some cases, they may be the true limiting factor. If zinc, boron, or other micros are deficient, simply maintaining nitrogen and potassium rates may not deliver the…