…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….
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…coordinating groundwater management, recharge projects, and long-term planning. Mims also spoke about the importance of balanced decision-making, especially in a county as agriculturally diverse as Fresno. “Farmers are environmental stewards,”…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…and improving access to nutritious options—especially for children. The hosts emphasize that healthier diets must be paired with increased physical activity, noting how changes in lifestyle, safety concerns, and urban…
David Tangipa on Prop 50, High-Speed Rail, and the Fight for California’s Central Valley
…the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and exposing California to lawsuits similar to those Texas and Louisiana lost in 2021. Why Breaking Sacramento’s Supermajority Matters More Than the Governor While…