…He highlights the need for practical solutions that balance conservation with agricultural needs. Urban expansion and conversion of farmland into housing also threaten the industry. “Every year, thousands of acres…
Sonoma County Agriculture: Challenges, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
…remains central to Ghirardelli’s mission. Programs like Ag Days, which host thousands of students, parents, and teachers, provide hands-on learning about farming and ranching. During Measure J, the Farm Bureau…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…so well, how bare trees enable superior coverage, and which application conditions can make the biggest difference in performance. You’ll hear guidance on building an effective dormant insecticide program, including…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems. For California farmers, many of the topics covered at the…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…nearly enough educating. Programs like Ag Days, Farm Fest, and school outreach events are critical to reconnecting the public with where food actually comes from — especially in a state…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained why post-harvest fertility programs play such a critical role in long-term production success. Rogers often reminds growers that fertility decisions are not…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…potatoes, and soybeans, crops that were often undervalued at the time. His work helped farmers—particularly in the South—move away from single-crop dependency and toward more diversified farming systems. By promoting…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…a few nutrients that are widely considered industry staples. “Industry standard bloom spray nutrition is always boron and zinc,” he said, adding that most bloom programs include at least those…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…how growers can build an effective program before infections become established. Whether you are focused on citrus or almonds, this episode highlights why early action, prevention, and awareness are key…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…said, noting that post-harvest applications and in-season fertility programs from the previous year play a key role in bloom development. In fact, Rogers emphasized that much of the crop potential…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…running a family pumpkin farm and raising Highland cattle. She says much of her work in the Capitol involves educating lawmakers unfamiliar with rural California. Why She Ran—and What’s at…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…modern spray program. Kendall explains how this novel Group 52 mode of action, low use rate, and lack of cross-resistance can help reduce reliance on commonly used FRAC 3, 7,…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…pear industry is fighting for survival. Zanobini explained that California’s pear industry is relatively small, with only about 60 growers remaining—many of them fifth- and sixth-generation family farmers. Pear orchards…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…California pears are harvested starting around July 1, with growers working hard to finish shipping by the end of October. This limited marketing window allows California pears to reach consumers…
