…County: Wine, Raisins, and Research Fresno County is unique in producing wine grapes, table grapes, and raisin grapes. Zhuang’s primary focus is wine and raisin production, where he works directly…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…advances to ensure the industry’s future. Upcoming Events: Grape Symposium & World Ag Expo Growers and industry professionals are invited to the San Joaquin Valley Grape Symposium on January 7th…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
The History of Corn Harvesting in American Agriculture: From Hand-Husked Fields to Mechanization
AI image created by ChatGPT Hand-Harvesting Corn – A Labor-Intensive Tradition Corn has long been a cornerstone of American agriculture, but harvesting it in the early 20th century was a…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance—outlined how weather, sustainability, and innovation are shaping the future of California wine. A Near-Ideal 2025 Growing Season The 2025 wine grape harvest benefited from a…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…noting that wine is an integral part of California’s agricultural identity. The segment also touches on the hard work of grape growers and wine producers who dedicate their lives to…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Community and Early Technology Shaped American Agriculture
…hand. The process was slow, repetitive, and physically taxing, especially following harvest when large quantities of corn needed to be prepared for storage or use. Families often spent long hours…
AI, Robotics, and Innovation in California Agriculture – AgNet News Hour Christmas Special
…expertise, including plant growth regulators, fungicides, and techniques to improve almond, citrus, and grape production. From automation and robotics to innovative crop management and sustainable practices, this Christmas special highlights…
Corn Shelling Bees: How Early Americans Processed Corn by Hand
…communities during harvest time. The work itself was rough on the hands, and this process gave rise to the old saying “hands as rough as a cob,” a phrase rooted…
Alexandra Duarte Talks Water, Agriculture, and Rural California in State Senate District 4 Race
…campaign has quickly shifted into full harvest mode. She described the experience as nonstop—long days, little sleep, lots of coffee, and constant movement across the district. A strong grassroots effort…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…not systemic. Burkdoll explained that you can spray half of a grape cluster with a PGR and visibly see the difference between treated and untreated portions. If the spray does…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…grapes, which have seen sharper market swings. Citrus growers, he noted, have generally weathered export market disruptions more effectively. That consistency, however, does not eliminate risk—particularly as winter approaches and…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…the decades, he has worked closely with Allied Grape Growers, Fresno State University, and influential growers and winemakers throughout the region. His connections span generations, including close relationships with Nat…