…too early or at the wrong growth stage can lead to vegetative growth issues and complications during hull split. Rogers encouraged growers to be disciplined with nitrogen rates and timing,…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…respond to active wolf depredation events. “It was chaos,” Aiello said. “And it was completely unsustainable.” What stood out most to him was how predictable the crisis had been. Wolves,…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
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Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…those limitations, growers still have meaningful opportunities to manage fertility more precisely. Many orchards are divided into multiple irrigation blocks, such as an 80-acre orchard split into smaller 20-acre sections….
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…come prepared — with comfortable shoes, curiosity, and a full appetite. As Papagni put it, “If you want to see where agriculture is headed next, World Ag Expo is where…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…should never be completely locked in. With today’s tools, growers have the ability to monitor orchard nutrition and make informed adjustments throughout the season. “With the ability to pull tissue…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…agriculture — and why complacency could be its greatest threat. The conversation blended hard truths about politics, land use, and regulation with a clear call to action for farmers, ranchers,…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
…he said, emphasizing that completely pulling back nutrition can hurt bud development for the following season. Maintaining a baseline fertility program helps protect long-term productivity. Phosphorus timing is another key…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…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
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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,…