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…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…savings to cattle health and agricultural advocacy. With bloom season underway and storms rolling through California, the message was clear: growers are adapting in real time to protect both this…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture:…
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…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…the late 1700s and early 1800s, agriculture played a foundational role in Missouri’s development. Farmers in the region produced a surplus of crops that extended beyond local consumption. This surplus…
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
…Stephanie Moreda-Arend, a fifth-generation dairy farmer from the Point Reyes–Petaluma area. Her message was clear: small, organic dairy families are being pushed off historic land, and California agriculture cannot afford…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…historically allowed farmers to move grain, livestock, and other commodities to broader markets. An Enduring Part of American Agriculture History While the Mississippi River often captures public attention, the Missouri…
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…
Michigan’s Rise: Mining, Farming & Autos (1855–1908)
…thriving agricultural sector. Michigan farmers produced grains, livestock, and specialty crops, helping establish the state as a significant contributor to American agriculture. Together, mining, logging, and agriculture created a diversified…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
Screenshot California agriculture is at a pivotal moment. From water regulations and labor challenges to shifting political leadership in Sacramento, farmers and ranchers across the state are facing unprecedented uncertainty….
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…