…severity. Matt Angell-Hydro Zones Presention 250718Download A major factor is the expansion of permanent crops like almonds into marginal lands, made possible by drip irrigation. While more acreage and higher…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…weather, an increase in abandoned orchards, and evolving pest behaviors that are making them increasingly difficult to control. These rodents aren’t just nibbling at crops, they’re chewing through drip irrigation…
California Freight Industry Crisis: Trucking Leader Speaks Out on Rising Costs and Regulations
…Regulations Push Trucking to the Edge At the center of the California freight industry crisis are policies that Wood says are out of touch with reality. “They want us to…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…unique water strategy. Despite receiving just three inches of rain annually, Yuma’s farmers have built a remarkably efficient irrigation infrastructure that includes pre-irrigation, laser-leveled fields, and furrow flood techniques. Their…
Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
…of the upcoming Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, where key issues like immigration reform and, you guessed it, freight will take center stage. Full interview coming soon on…
Evolution of Irrigation in American Agriculture
…milestones in American irrigation came in 1940, when Colorado farmer Frank Zybach invented what is now known as the Center Pivot System. This revolutionary technique allowed water to be distributed…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…seed genetics The shift from furrow to drip irrigation Precision ag techniques that reduce resource use “Farming gets smarter. We have labor issues? We bring in more machinery. Water issues?…
Early Turnpikes Paved the Way for American Agriculture
…turnpike roads. While we often think of tractors, irrigation systems, and railroads when discussing agricultural development, the role of rural roads was equally foundational. How Early Turnpikes Paved the Way…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-24-25
California Tomatoes Take Center Stage in Today’s AgNet News Hour It’s peak tomato season in California, and today’s AgNet News Hour dives deep into the heart of the state’s processing…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
Almond Market Jitters, Fire Impacts, and Water Innovation Take Center Stage on AgNet News Hour On today’s AgNet News Hour, Nick Papagni and Josh McGill dive deep into some of…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 07-17-25
…from water expert Cory Broad of Avid Water. From irrigation technology and automation to challenges in groundwater recharge and irrigation system maintenance, the segment is packed with practical strategies almond…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…to environmental stewardship, transparency and sustainability are taking center stage in the modern beef industry. According to Kirsten Nichols, a sustainability and animal care scientist with Certified Angus Beef, cattle…
Northwest Territory Opened New Frontiers for U.S. Agriculture
…center to Fort Washington—the site of modern-day Cincinnati, Ohio. This move marked the beginning of structured governance, land surveying, and eventual settlement—laying the groundwork for agricultural development, family farms, and…