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
When it comes to tree crop nutrition, what growers did last season can have a major impact on what they see in the orchard today. In a recent Agronomic Minute,…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…alternative crops and developing new markets for them, Carver played a crucial role in improving soil conditions and increasing economic resilience for southern producers. Fertilizer Use Reflects Expanding Production As…
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…
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
The January 26 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on a crop that helped build the Central Valley—but is now fighting for survival: California raisins. Hosts Nick Papagni and…
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
The “Godfather of Raisins” on Trade, Acreage Loss, and What Comes Next California’s raisin industry is facing one of the most turbulent periods in its history, according to Kalem Barsarian,…
Potter Valley Water Fight Intensifies: Todd Lands Warns “This Could Happen Anywhere in California”
…on the growing crisis in Potter Valley—a Northern California farming region now facing the potential removal of two dams that support water, jobs, and everyday life for hundreds of thousands…