…Potter Valley. One solution, he argues, is recognizing hydropower as clean energy within the state’s energy portfolio. Doing so would increase the economic value of dams while supporting both water…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…first version of the laser weeding system in his backyard after years of working with artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley. His goal was simple: apply advanced AI to solve real-world…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…bees. With almond bloom underway across the Central Valley and storms rolling through the state, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dedicated much of the program to pollination, hive health,…
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…surplus downriver to plantation societies in the lower Mississippi Valley. These southern markets demanded large quantities of food and feed to sustain expanding plantation economies. The ability to transport crops…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…and into the northern Rocky Mountain region. This immense drainage basin has been central to American agricultural development. The river system provides critical water resources for farming and ranching operations…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…district spans six counties stretching from Yuba-Sutter to the Oregon border, covering vast agricultural and forested lands that often feel overlooked in a legislature dominated by urban representation. A central…
Luther Burbank and the Potato That Changed Agriculture
…work, further cementing his role as a central figure in agricultural innovation. An Enduring Legacy Luther Burbank’s story is a powerful reminder that curiosity, persistence, and creativity can drive transformative…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…San Joaquin Valley growers, and Southern California water agencies — groups that historically clashed over pumping. Ring said deeper channels would ease that tension by preventing irrigation channels from running…
Leo Burnett and the Birth of the Jolly Green Giant
…for the Minnesota Valley Canning Company. In 1924, the company was based in Le Sueur, Minnesota, a region deeply tied to agricultural production and food processing. At the time, the…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…The third solution Duarte emphasized was extending the Folsom South Canal. Originally designed to move water down the east side of the San Joaquin Valley, the canal was never completed….
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…creator of American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag and Outside Beyond the Lens on Valley PBS, recently produced a powerful multi-part documentary on wolves in Sierra Valley. What he…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
…the tree has what it needs during key stages like nut fill. Understanding uptake windows is central to maximizing fertilizer efficiency. Nutrients applied outside of these windows are more likely…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…a narrative — they unfolded in real time. While filming in Sierra Valley, he witnessed California Department of Fish and Wildlife, USDA officials, drones, wardens, and ranchers all scrambling to…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…show — it’s a major economic driver for the Central Valley. Lausten said the event generates more than $60 million in economic impact for Tulare County, while relying on the…