…several years, homesteaders could gain ownership of the property. The program proved incredibly popular. Over time, the federal government issued 160-acre tracts to approximately 400,000 families who settled new land…
California Water, SGMA, and the Future of Farming
…the state’s farming communities. How California Built an Agricultural Powerhouse California’s agricultural success didn’t happen by accident. In the early days of the state, farming depended heavily on unpredictable rainfall…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…California’s future. The conversation also highlighted how upcoming political decisions—including California’s next gubernatorial leadership—could play a major role in determining how the state addresses its water challenges. This wide-ranging discussion…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
Amanda Fletcher Understanding where food comes from is something many students today rarely experience firsthand. That’s why programs like the California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom are working to…
John Duarte Calls for Water Abundance in California
…the California Legislature, as proof that policymakers recognize the need to expand water supplies. The bill calls for nine million acre-feet of new water to be developed for California. While…
Managing Fire Ants in Almond Orchards with Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait
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…
California Water, Energy, and Policy: Duarte, Vanden Heuvel Break It Down
…collapses the population. For almond growers, the optimal application window typically falls between May and July when ants are actively foraging. Understanding the History of California Water The second half…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
Almond growers across California’s Central Valley are being urged to stay alert for almond red leaf blotch, a disease that is becoming more common in orchards and can significantly impact…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…event that takes students on a virtual journey through the farm-to-school process. The program will highlight produce operations, beef production, and school food service programs to show how food travels…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…and the future of milk production. California: The “High-Rent District” for Agriculture While California remains the leading dairy state in the nation, Mederios says the cost of operating here has…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
Eddie Papulias Few food brands capture the spirit of California’s Central Valley quite like Pappy’s Choice Seasoning. What began as a family meat business rooted in Fresno agriculture has grown…
A Fresno Success Story Featured on the AgNet News Hour
…as a small family effort in the Central Valley has grown into a business whose products now appear in grocery stores across California and much of the United States. Yet…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales…
Dairy Leadership, Innovation, and Challenges with Melvin Medeiros
…younger consumers and families. The conversation also touched on sustainability. Medeiros pointed out that over the past 50 years, the California dairy industry has dramatically improved efficiency—reducing emissions, water use,…