…takeaways for growers is to stay committed to a balanced nutrition program—even after frost events, poor pollination, or disappointing crop set. “When spring rolls around and you set your crop,…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
The February 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-moving and wide-ranging program as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from almond outlook and propane-powered irrigation…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…bees. With almond bloom underway across the Central Valley and storms rolling through the state, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dedicated much of the program to pollination, hive health,…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…production helps establish realistic nutrient demand and provides a foundation for building a balanced fertility program. Nitrogen and potassium are typically the backbone of most programs, as they play major…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…to ignore it. Moreda-Arend first joined the program months ago when environmental groups filed lawsuits aimed at removing multi-generational farms from land leased through Point Reyes National Seashore. Now, the…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…viability. Strong advocates matter. The Importance of Rural Media The conversation also highlighted the critical role of agricultural media. AgNet West host Nick Papagni thanked Duarte for joining the program,…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…fertigation for steady, season-long nutrition and supplementing with foliar applications when needed, growers can build a flexible and cost-efficient fertility program. For more information on nutrient delivery strategies, visit AgroLiquid.com….
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…bringing experts like Ring onto the program reflects the show’s commitment to practical solutions. With new storms forecast and allocations still uncertain, the conversation served as a reminder that California…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…of managing alternate bearing, especially as newer varieties like Lost Hills and Golden Hills come online. He encouraged growers to rethink fertility programs, focusing on balanced nutrition across 15+ nutrients,…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…conversations about water, policy, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Papagni opened the program from the road, reminding listeners that the first day of World Ag Expo…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…healthy food, barriers tend to fall. “Nutrition matters,” he said, adding that California’s permanent crops offer something few regions can match. The conversation quickly turned to water, where Kreps was…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…and consumer demand, especially domestically. While walnuts are a nutritional powerhouse — rich in omega-3s, fiber, and healthy fats — Verloop acknowledged the industry has been slow to modernize its…
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves Improves Efficiency and Nut Quality
Matching Nutrient Demand Curves: Proper timing is one of the most important factors in building an efficient and effective fertility program for California tree crops. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…where nutrients are sufficient and where deficiencies exist—and then adjust fertigation programs accordingly. Instead of treating an entire orchard the same, zone-based nutrition allows growers to customize applications for each…