…than ever before. “The word of the day is surveillance, reporting, and quick intervention,” Joiner explained. With improved technology, enhanced monitoring systems, better communication networks, and increased awareness among ranchers…
Pollinator Week Webinar to Highlight California Habitat Projects
https://www.pollinator.org/pollinator-week California residents, growers, conservation professionals and pollinator advocates will have an opportunity to learn more about pollinator habitat efforts during a special webinar planned as part of Pollinator Week….
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 2
As California growers prepare for increasing Lepidopteran pest pressure, biological insecticides remain important tools in both conventional and organic production systems. Allison Walston, Senior Product Development Manager for Insecticides with…
Why Is Corn Called Corn? The Surprising History Behind Agriculture’s Most Familiar Crop
…shaped language, culture, and history around the world. Listen to the Full American Agriculture History Minute For more fascinating stories about the people, innovations, crops, and events that shaped agriculture…
Blueberry Boom: How the Blueberry Boost Accelerator Is Fueling the Future of America’s Favorite Superfruit
…eight-week accelerator program challenges startups, food manufacturers, and influencers to think creatively about how blueberries can be incorporated into foods, beverages, snacks, desserts, and wellness products. The goal is simple:…
Pork Industry Leaders Highlight Trade and Animal Health Priorities at World Pork Expo
…which is extremely important for the trade with our neighboring countries,” Hord said. Mexico and Canada consistently rank among the largest export markets for U.S. pork products, making the continued…
Managing Lepidopteran Pests Deep Dive – Part 1
…groups. Products designed for Lepidopteran pests work when caterpillars ingest treated plant material. Once consumed, proteins, the active ingredients, within the Bt disrupt the insect’s digestive system, it stops feeding,…
Fifth-Generation Farmer David Collenberg Enters California Lieutenant Governor Race
…For listeners wanting to hear the full conversation and learn more about David Collenberg’s views on agriculture, water policy, wildfire prevention, and California politics, the complete interview with “The Ag…
Steve Hilton Promises Big Changes for California Farmers, Water, and Energy Policies
…environmental regulations while overlooking the struggles facing rural communities throughout the Central Valley, Imperial Valley, Salinas, Monterey, Ventura County, and other major agricultural regions. Throughout the interview, Hilton repeatedly emphasized…
Steve Hilton Calls for Major Changes to California Water, Energy, and Agriculture Policies
…and consumers alike. “Energy costs go into everything,” Hilton explained, pointing to fuel, transportation, processing, and irrigation expenses impacting agriculture across the state. Hilton also criticized California’s push toward solar…
Jon Kinzenbaw: The Iowa Innovator Who Helped Modernize American Farming
…agricultural history through his creativity, engineering mindset, and commitment to improving farm efficiency. His inventions and leadership helped revolutionize how farmers plant, transport, and manage crops in the field. From…
Organic Growers Face Growing Insect Pressure Across Specialty Crops
…insecticidal activity. According to Walston, these products have shown strong performance against spotted-wing drosophila, aphids, citrus mealybug, vine mealybug, and even navel orangeworm in some systems. Coverage Remains Critical Walston…
Chad Bianco Sounds Off on California Agriculture, Water, Energy, and the Future of the Golden State
…fuel, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, diesel, and water, making it increasingly difficult for multi-generational farms to survive. He argued that many agricultural families are now struggling to pass their operations on…
California Pear Growers Fight Imports While Delivering Premium Fruit
…are optimistic about overall quality heading into harvest. Like many sectors of California agriculture, pear growers continue struggling with rising labor costs, fuel prices, water expenses, freight, fertilizer, and increasing…