…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…growers, including winter orchard floor management and staying ahead of disease threats like Red Leaf Blotch with early fungicide timing. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…hear updates on varieties, rootstocks, and pest and disease management—topics made even more relevant after recent storm-damaged harvests. Industry Collaboration and a Shared Mission Zhuang credits much of his success…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
…modern farming equipment. Improve post-harvest soil health using humates to conserve water and nutrients. Protect crops with fungicides like Marivon to ensure resilience against frost and disease. Address labor shortages…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Slower travel speeds allow spray droplets to move deeper into the canopy, distribute more uniformly, and provide better pest and disease control. Whether the goal is prevention or knockdown, better…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…damage affecting fruit appearance A greater focus on juice markets rather than fresh fruit Severe pressure from citrus greening disease Lighter, sandier soils In contrast, many California citrus regions—especially near…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…disease-resistant crops, and tools to combat threats like citrus greening. Nick reminded listeners that farmers are among the country’s top environmental stewards—despite often being misunderstood. Efficiency Across Livestock & Dairy…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…for weeds and disease. “It’s like having an agronomist in the field 24/7,” Wetli said. “The robot never stops learning and helping farmers make better decisions.” Papagni pointed out the…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…football games.” Still, he offers an informed, steady perspective. If the industry avoids catastrophic disruptions—foreign animal disease outbreaks, geopolitical shocks, or “anything out of the ordinary”—he expects: Strong markets in…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…portfolio of pest control tools for permanent crops, including Rime fungicide, which has shown 99% control of the new Red Leaf Blotch disease in almonds. “We can’t let our guard…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…breaking news that California’s HLB (Huanglongbing) quarantine boundaries have expanded significantly. McGill, who witnessed the disease’s devastation in Florida, warned that California must learn from that experience before it’s too…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…emphasized that three straight wet winters could increase disease pressure, making timing and precision more important than ever. Finally, Papagni spoke with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…focus on diet and health as a way to prevent chronic disease,” she said. “If we help people eat better, we improve outcomes — and what a great time to…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…and still producing nuts. In California, orchards planted in the 1960s continue to yield strong crops. As long as trees are pruned, shaped upright, and protected from disease, their productive…