…region regularly drive past almond orchards, rice fields, walnut groves, citrus, and grazing cattle. The Agribee and similar outreach programs help them connect those sights—and their own food—to the industry…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…
“Marco Polo” BBQ Turkey
…he was introduced to many wonderful culinary ingredients. He brought these wonderful ingredients back to his home in Italy, and introduced them into recipes, thus the Asian/Mediterranean fusion. You will…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…interest in organic, healthy, environmentally responsible food — a trend Jacobs sees accelerating, particularly among younger families. USDA Citrus Purchase & Broader Industry Pressures The hosts also highlight the USDA’s…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…The marinade blends Mediterranean and Asian influences, creating a deeply flavorful, incredibly moist turkey that shines whether roasted or barbecued. Hill walked listeners through his preferred cooking method: start the…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…– citrus Vine mealybug – grapes Together, these four pests represent some of the most economically damaging pressures in California agriculture. How Mating Disruption Is Applied Instead of spraying, Semios…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…footprint. The company develops solutions across multiple crops—including sugarcane, corn, soybeans, citrus, and more—focusing on improving efficiency, cutting input costs, and generating high-quality agronomic data. Among its most exciting innovations…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…referencing recent trips to Hong Kong, Mexico, and several Asian countries. “The first thing anyone says is that the quality has been fantastic.” California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…why citrus cannot be grown the same way in every region—and why California remains unmatched for certain qualities. “There’s nothing like California citrus,” Silva affirmed. “It’s the best.” A Final…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
The November 4 edition of the AgNet News Hour was a celebration of California citrus, featuring Jesse Silva, Vice President of Kings River Packing, who joined hosts Nick Papagni and…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
The October 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of urgency and innovation, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed California’s expanding HLB citrus quarantine, the…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…walnuts, pecans, citrus—really any kind of tree crop—and it does it completely autonomously. No driver onboard.” Building that first prototype wasn’t easy. It took years to perfect the navigation and…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…San Joaquin Valley, reflected on his journey from citrus groves to overseeing 17,000 acres of crops. He credited mentors and his family for helping him stay committed through years of…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…Citrus: Building Skills and Knowledge Perez reflected on his experience as a citrus PCA, which provided invaluable lessons in field scouting and pest management. Citrus farming requires year-round attention, unlike…