…didn’t know almonds grow on trees or that peanuts are a ground crop. This lack of fundamental knowledge isn’t a criticism, he noted; it’s a sign of how easily society…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…every year,” he said. “If we can’t pump it from the Delta or the ground, where is it supposed to come from?” He argued that excessive regulations, litigation, and stalled…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…the ground and you can’t import it from the Delta?” As groundwater pumping becomes more regulated, farmers face impossible choices — relying on unsustainable wells or fallowing once-productive land. Ring…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…almonds,” Toor said. “That’s helped keep demand steady. We just need fair deals and continued access to our export markets.” He also discussed the need for the Almond Board and…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…platforms, chutes and a multitude of replacement parts for nut harvesting and harvesting equipment and much more! Both our in-store and outside sales staff have the knowledge to answer any…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…head home and manage 120 acres of almonds. My family also raises sheep, so I stay connected to both crops and livestock.” That firsthand connection to farming keeps him grounded…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…Merced College. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill described Jacobson as a “boots-on-the-ground” leader who bridges the gap between traditional farming and the future of ag technology. Jacobson, who still…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…prosperity. Cyrus McCormick, inventor of the mechanical reaper that revolutionized grain harvesting. These early honorees set the standard for generations of innovators to come. Continuing a Tradition of Leadership In…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…that everyone is focused on the same mission: translating university research and scientific breakthroughs into practical, real-world solutions that help farmers stay profitable and sustainable. UC ANR’s “boots-on-the-ground” structure means…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…into the ground. Each new design brought improvements in durability and preservation. The upright silo continued to evolve with better materials like reinforced concrete and steel, while the pit silo…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…skilled tractor drivers pushed him to think differently. The solution: develop an autonomous orchard sprayer. “GUSS stands for Global Unmanned Spray System,” Thompson explained. “It’s designed to spray almonds, pistachios,…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…CDFA, UC researchers, and industry groups will lead to solutions. The show also featured Dr. Lauren Fann, manager of Pest Research and Pollination Research at the Almond Board of California,…