Fire ants are often discussed in terms of crop damage, but their impact extends beyond yield loss. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says fire…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
…is shortly after pistachio bloom, when mealybugs are moving into the canopy and trees have sufficient leaf area for effective uptake. Burkdoll noted that with proper timing and good coverage,…
California Cattle Industry Faces Predator and Policy Challenges; Katie Roberti Continues Conversation on Wolves and Ranching
…facing ranchers across the state. Building on the previous episode, Roberti expanded on the ongoing impact of wolf predation in Northern California, where ranchers are dealing with increasing livestock losses…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…think about alcohol, reinforced by global health messaging and trends like GLP-1 weight loss drugs. The result: consumers aren’t necessarily gone—but they are drinking differently. Global Oversupply Meets Market Reality…
California Wine Industry Faces Turning Point; Nicholas Karavidas Breaks Down Challenges and Opportunities
…reduced alcohol consumption and the rise of weight-loss medications, have played a role in declining demand. At the same time, the growth of non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages is reshaping the…
Colonial Fur Trade and Wheat Demand Shaped Early American Farming
…impact. Wheat prices rose steadily throughout the 18th century as demand continued to climb. By 1770, the price of a bushel of wheat had doubled compared to its value in…
Part 2: Research Highlights Effective Tools for Almond Red Leaf Blotch Control
…also play a major role in performance. Using full labeled rates and ensuring thorough spray coverage throughout the canopy are key to achieving reliable disease control. For more information about…
Broadcast Applications Improve Fire Ant Control in Almond Orchards
…at the source. This broader coverage also reduces the likelihood of ants reaching developing nuts, which can be vulnerable to feeding damage. Among the most destructive species in almond orchards…
California Water Debate: Can Farming’s Future Be Secured?
…media coverage. According to Vanden Heuvel, California farming is still overwhelmingly made up of family operations, many of which are deeply committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable land management. Both…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…dry and fall from the tree. Severe infections can lead to substantial defoliation, with some orchards experiencing as much as 40–50 percent leaf loss. The loss of leaf area reduces…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…major concern is the loss of dairy processing capacity in the state, as companies invest in facilities elsewhere. That shift can make it harder for California producers to find processing…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…for small manufacturers has changed dramatically. Even basic ingredients like black pepper have seen dramatic price increases. “At one time we were paying 88 cents a pound for black pepper,”…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…the field relatively quickly following application. In almonds, Axios 20 SC is labeled for several important diseases including brown rot, shothole, anthracnose, scab, and leaf spot, with additional coverage for…
America’s Westward Expansion and the Transformation of Agriculture
…powerful incentive: land was both affordable and fertile. In periods of rapid economic growth, a farmer could purchase land at a low price, clear and improve it, and significantly increase…