…growers should focus on right now in tree fruit, almonds, and table grapes. Todd explains why the period between dormant and bloom is so critical, from staying ahead of brown…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
California growers and agribusiness leaders face no shortage of challenges — water management, labor availability, pest and disease pressure, rising input costs, and the constant need to stay competitive in…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…pushing California toward a breaking point. “People need to stop voting by party and start voting by reality,” she said. “Quality of life is on the line.” Papagni summed it…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…data as you can,” he said, encouraging growers to regularly pull soil and tissue samples. These tools can help identify deficiencies and allow growers to make informed adjustments during the…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…rural America: “If it can happen here, it can happen anywhere.” Educating and Mobilizing the Public The Potter Valley crisis highlights a broader need for public education on California’s water…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
As California tree crops move into the critical bloom window, nutrition decisions and timing remain top priorities for growers. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for…
Potter Valley Fight Escalates as Rich Brazil Warns California’s Water Future Is on the Line
…isn’t just a Northern California issue — it’s a warning for every rural community in the state. Brazil, who has lived and worked in Potter Valley for 38 years, explained…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…Edge, staying ahead of potential threats can make all the difference. In this timely conversation with Valent USA Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll, growers get practical insight into what…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…and Josh McGill were joined by Assemblymember Heather Hadwick, who represents California’s massive and rural District 1, stretching across much of the state’s northern tier. Her message was blunt—California’s current…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
Early season nutrition planning is already top of mind for many California tree crop growers as almonds and pistachios begin moving toward bloom. In this episode of the Agronomic Minute,…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…comes next for rural California. Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…Josh McGill welcomed legendary raisin industry leader Kalem Barserian, former CEO of the Raisin Bargaining Association, for a blunt, behind-the-scenes look at why raisin consumption is falling, why growers are…
Potter Valley Dam Removal Threatens California Water Supply
Northern California’s Potter Valley is facing what local leaders describe as an existential threat: the potential removal of the Scott and Cape Horn dams, a decision that could dismantle the…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…Trade policy is one bright spot. Raisin imports—once totaling nearly 30,000 tons annually from South Africa, Argentina, and Chile—have slowed sharply due to new tariffs. Barsarian says California growers have…