California growers and agribusiness leaders face no shortage of challenges — water management, labor availability, pest and disease pressure, rising input costs, and the constant need to stay competitive in…
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…American agriculture diversified, it also intensified. The use of commercial fertilizer rose steadily during the early 1900s, reflecting a growing understanding of soil nutrition and yield management. During the first…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…people,” Brazil emphasizes. “It’s about wise water management and sustaining communities.” Advocacy and Federal Support Brazil credits his daughter, Keely Brazil Covello, for bringing national attention to the issue. Her…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…the patenting of barbed wire in 1874. Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to fence rangeland, ending the era of unrestricted open-range grazing. This innovation improved livestock management and protected…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…with clearer rules that balance wildlife conservation and human safety. In California, she said, predator management is fragmented, with wolves, bears, and mountain lions all handled separately—despite exploding populations and…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…the far North State. In a candid interview on Ag Meter, Hadwick detailed how California’s expanding wolf population—and broader predator management failures—are threatening ranchers, public safety, and the rural way…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…You’ll also hear practical guidance on fungicide rotation and mode-of-action management, why resistance prevention matters now more than ever, and how Axios® 20SC Fungicide from UPL fits into a smart,…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…crop inputs. 👉 To truly understand the precision and impact of this technology, listeners are encouraged to hear the full interview and watch the Sharpshooter in action. Seeing it work…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…American agriculture. Mechanization has consistently transformed how farmers work, and transportation innovations remain at the heart of efficient farm management. Today, the pickup truck stands as a symbol of practicality,…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…yet the impact lands hard on the people producing the food. One of the most striking points Mason made was about the unique advantage California has, a Mediterranean climate found…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…concern, particularly as wolf activity increases across parts of California. Douglas cited recent incidents involving livestock and horses near homes, underscoring the disconnect between public perception and on-the-ground agricultural realities….
Shannon Douglas on California’s Big Five: Water, Labor, Regulations, Wolves, and the Future of Farm Tech
…allocation, groundwater recharge planning, and real infrastructure. She expressed cautious optimism about renewed momentum for major storage projects like Sites Reservoir, saying there are signs of activity that could finally…
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
…resonate today, showing the critical role of water management in sustainable agriculture and regional development. Her advocacy for conservation, combined with her inventive engineering concepts, helped shape the infrastructure that…
Minnesota’s Wheat Breakthrough
…Nebraska and Kansas failed in the northern climate. The region’s colder temperatures, shorter growing season, and unique soil conditions required experimentation and adaptability from farmers striving to establish sustainable crops….