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
…Mark Oppold in an American Agriculture History Minute, Burbank’s work reshaped farming and horticulture in the United States, leaving a legacy that continues to influence agriculture today. From Limited Schooling…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: California tree crop growers have multiple tools available when it comes to delivering nutrients, but knowing when to rely on fertigation versus foliar sprays can improve…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…at the California Policy Center. Broadcasting during the final day of World Ag Expo, the discussion centered on a bold but practical idea: dredging the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta to increase water supply,…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…American agriculture, demonstrating how storytelling and branding can influence food preferences and agricultural markets. That transformation remains a powerful example of how agriculture, innovation, and marketing intersect—making Leo Burnett an…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…pistachio harvest to global demand, water policy, and the future of California agriculture. Kreps, a board member of American Pistachio Growers and consultant with Ultra Gro, offered a candid, ground-level…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
How Sodium Interferes: Potassium plays a critical role in nut development, yield, and overall tree health—but in many California orchards, growers struggle to get adequate potassium into leaf tissue. In…
Managing Fungicide Resistance in California Almond Orchards
Fungicide resistance is becoming an increasingly important concern for California almond growers as key diseases show reduced sensitivity to commonly used chemistries. In a recent interview, Kendall Johnson, Technical Services…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…said, there is no backup plan for water delivery, agriculture, or public health in those regions. Immigration and labor rounded out the conversation. Duarte argued that agriculture needs a permanent,…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
Labor, Land, and Innovation: How 19th-Century Farming Became More Efficient American agriculture in the 19th century underwent a profound transformation as new tools and techniques reshaped how crops were planted,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
The February 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a big week for California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill broadcast on the eve of the…
Michigan’s Early Path to Statehood: From the Northwest Territory to Michigan Territory
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California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
Robert Verloop CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board California walnuts are entering a pivotal moment—one defined by strong production, expanding global demand, and renewed optimism…