…fruit. Pest Pressures and Thrip Management One major field challenge this year has been thrip, a pest that damages the tops of citrus fruit. The moist conditions from increased rainfall…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…your crop protection strategy. Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…management in one of California’s important agricultural corridors. The oriental fruit fly is considered a serious invasive pest, known for its ability to infest more than 230 types of fruits…
Addressing Wolf-Livestock Conflicts: California’s Innovative Approach
…management practices but also ensures that the measures taken are effective in reducing predator threats. As the summer strike team delves deeper into this initiative, the focus remains on creating…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
…closer look at California’s water management system and the long-standing promises made—and broken—to its farming communities. Nick Papagni, “the Ag Meter” reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…milk again. Tune in for updates on this initiative that could help boost demand for dairy products while nourishing the next generation. We’re also covering how improved forest management strategies…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…are now in crisis mode when it comes to water, especially south of the delta,” he emphasized. “Let’s make it happen.” Conclusion California’s water management policies are facing growing criticism…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…With the help of smart varietal selection and strict post-harvest management, they continue to deliver quality fruit with the freshness that customers expect. — Reported by Nick Papagni, Ag Community…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…from destructive pests and diseases. The assessment—set at $1.25 per $1,000 of crop value based on the previous three years—funds essential research focused on vineyard health and sustainability. To pass,…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…Roundup could force a major strategic retreat. In a recent call with shareholders, Anderson explained that despite meeting federal regulatory requirements, pesticide producers in the U.S. remain legally vulnerable. “There…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…crop. Learn how he’s navigating everything from pest management (think agave weevils and gophers!) to innovative marketing strategies and establishing an industry-wide agave council. This isn’t just a business idea…