…and solar projects. By focusing on integrated solutions that include water, forests, energy, and local resource production, California can achieve both environmental sustainability and economic growth. Politics, Policy, and the…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California is Butte County farmer Jamie Johansson, a first-generation grower and former president of the California Farm Bureau, now running for District Three Assembly. Johansson farms olives and citrus and…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
As California growers move into bloom season, pest management decisions must balance effective control with pollinator safety. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Daniel Zommick of Valent BioSciences discussed how Bt…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
The February 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-moving and wide-ranging program as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from almond outlook and propane-powered irrigation…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…in the country eventually makes its way to California for almond pollination. Given the scale of the industry, even minor colony losses can tighten supply. Last year’s elevated losses due…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
Understanding Soil Tests: Soil testing remains one of the most valuable tools available to California tree crop growers, but knowing how to interpret the results is key to making sound…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…and McGill underscored the broader takeaway: California cannot claim to value sustainability while dismantling the very farms that produce local, organic food. As Moreda-Arend put it, protecting small family dairies…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…McGill sat down with Jamie Johansson, candidate for California’s District 3 Assembly seat. Johansson, a first-generation farmer and former President of the California Farm Bureau, made it clear that 2026…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
Fertility Plan: As the season winds down, California growers have an opportunity to turn this year’s data into next year’s game plan. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…California agriculture operates in one of the most complex regulatory environments in the world. Growers must balance sustainability, compliance, workforce stability, and profitability — all while competing in global markets….
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…and Water Policy at the California Policy Center. While earlier discussions focused heavily on water, this episode zeroed in on energy, oil production, electricity pricing, and California’s economic future, all…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…supporting the growth of the U.S. potato industry. A Defining Move to California Burbank sold the rights to his potato variety for $150, a modest sum even by the standards…