…extreme heat until late August or early September, providing optimal conditions for the Central Valley’s diverse crops. Weather and Its Impact on Pest Management Cooler weather has practical benefits for…
The Iconic Case Eagle Logo: A Symbol of History and Innovation
The Story Behind Case’s Iconic Eagle Logo Logos are more than just graphics—they are enduring symbols of a company’s identity. From the Leaping Deer of John Deere to the Checkerboard…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…fuel and equipment wear.” This method not only saves money but also helps reduce environmental impact by limiting runoff and ensuring nutrients go exactly where they’re needed. Groundwater and Water…
Purina’s Checkerboard Logo: An Agricultural Icon
…logos in agriculture, the checkerboard reflects the enduring vision of William Danforth. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4,…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…pushed back on the notion that farming is at odds with environmentalism. She argued that farmers are the state’s best environmentalists, caring for the land, crops, and orchards as if…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…Around nine or ten processors remain active, and a core group of growers continues to produce raisins, though the environment has been reshaped by global markets, COVID-era disruptions, and international…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…orchards, especially in water-scarce areas, have become breeding grounds for rodents. Without farmers investing in removal or replanting due to lack of water, these orchards act as safe havens for…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…opportunities, the call to action is simple: 📞 Duarte Nursery: 209-531-0351 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…is on issues with direct impact: labor, trade, and the Farm Bill. California’s dependence on seasonal and immigrant labor makes workforce policy a constant priority. Trade agreements influence everything from…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…owner of Wildwood Express Trucking, and Jose Nunez, the company’s safety coordinator. Their perspective highlighted the growing divide between federal trucking policy and California’s aggressive environmental mandates. Diesel Exhaust Fluid…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…Flat and Sites Reservoir, streamlining reviews by the Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation, and re-examining outdated Endangered Species Act interpretations. “Our farmers are contributing to national security…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…earlier one. The Impact of FFA and Youth Leadership While Harvey’s agricultural upbringing shaped him, another formative influence was his time in FFA at Bakersfield High School. Encouraged by his…
Mike Harvey and Lorenzo Rios Share Powerful Stories on AgNet News Hour
…Endangered Species Act, and push for a farm bill that protects family farms, not foreign corporations. For Rios, agriculture is national security, and he made clear he sees farmers as…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…of the conversation. Kerr argued California’s shortages are a manmade crisis, worsened by policy failures and financial interests. With water being traded as a commodity and environmental groups wielding outsized…
