Matching Nutrient Demand Curves: Proper timing is one of the most important factors in building an efficient and effective fertility program for California tree crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…Outside Beyond the Lens, shared what he has learned firsthand while documenting California agriculture, wolves, forests, and water policy. Aiello explained that his recent wolf documentaries were not planned around…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…the International Year of the Woman Farmer. On Tuesday, the pavilion will host a networking event in partnership with the California Department of Food and Agriculture and California Grown, featuring…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
As California growers look for ways to improve efficiency and manage input costs, zone-based nutrition is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in permanent crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers,…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…management to safety, succession planning, and emerging ag technology. She also spotlighted the Women’s Conference Pavilion, which returns this year with networking events, cooking demonstrations using California Grown products, and…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
Adjusting fertility programs is a normal part of managing California tree crops—but knowing when to make changes and when to stay steady can make a big difference in long-term production….
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
The February 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful three-part interview series with Rick Roberti, President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored what lies ahead for California…
How Minneapolis Mills Produced Nearly All of the Nation’s Flour
…remains. Remarkably, all three companies—or their corporate descendants—are still major flour producers today, more than a century after their dominance peaked. Minnesota’s rise as America’s flour capital illustrates how infrastructure,…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
Post-Bloom Nutrition: As California tree crops move out of bloom and into early fruit development, nutrition strategies shift toward supporting crop set, nut fill, and long-term orchard health. In a…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
The February 2 edition of the AgNet News Hour continued the powerful, multi-part conversation with Rick Roberti, President of the California Cattlemen’s Association, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
Rick Roberti President, California Cattlemen’s Association California Cattle Industry Faces Unprecedented Challenges California ranchers are navigating a complex landscape of predation, water management, urban expansion, and political pressures. Rick Roberti,…
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…shared an inside look at local farming, advocacy, and community outreach, highlighting the complex landscape facing producers today. Battling Regulations and Activist Pressure Ghirardelli described ongoing challenges in the county,…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
…threats such as the New World screwworm continue to strain operations. Despite the grim realities, Roberti emphasized that California cattle producers still have unique advantages, including year-round grass growth and…