California growers face a wide range of pest and weed challenges each season, and having the right tools in place can make a significant difference in protecting yield and crop…
California Cattle Under Pressure: Katie Roberti Speaks Out
…ever to get started. And of course, no California ranch story is complete without a little baseball—she’s a proud Los Angeles Dodgers fan who enjoys pairing grilling season with America’s…
California Cattle Industry Faces Growing Pressure; Katie Roberti Discusses Wolves, Water, and Policy Challenges
…prepare for the months ahead. Roberti noted that spring weather will play a critical role in determining how the season unfolds, especially as producers rely on natural grass growth to…
Agave Innovation on the West Side; Stuart Wolf and Family Look Toward Farming’s Future
…biggest issue. With federal water allocations recently announced at 15 percent, growers across the region are once again facing uncertainty about how much land they can farm this season. Wolf…
Part 1: Almond Red Leaf Blotch Spreading in Central Valley Orchards
…Rainfall during bloom and high humidity can create ideal conditions for infection, particularly on young leaves that are more susceptible to pathogens. Early-season monitoring and timely fungicide applications around bloom…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
…combine it with other active ingredients and easily incorporate it into different stages of the season. “This really allows growers to use Axios 20 SC throughout the season,” Rieser said….
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…American producers. Michael, a sixth-generation California farmer, spoke candidly about the difficult conditions growers are facing as the 2026 season begins. Bowles Farming Company farms more than 11,000 acres between…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…team at Bowles Farming Company are preparing for another growing season—hoping for better water allocations, stable markets, and continued progress toward a sustainable future for California farming. Six Generations of…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…as extremely disappointing given the current reservoir levels and multiple years of favorable hydrology. The low allocation creates serious business challenges for farmers. Early season water estimates are critical for…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…welcomed Dave Roberts of R7 Enterprises, a diversified grower in Woodlake farming cherries, citrus, lemons, pomegranates, Asian pears, avocados, and more. His message was clear: California farmers are doing everything…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…into a highly diversified farming business stretching across California and into Arizona. Today, Roberts grows cherries, citrus, lemons, mandarins, Asian pears, pomegranates, and is expanding into pistachios in Arizona. He’s…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida, is designed to do exactly that — combining high-value education and networking with a setting that makes…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…exposure, protecting soil and farmer health “Every season is the most important season,” Mikesell explains. The LaserWeeder pays for itself in under three years, giving farmers a clear return on…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…went on to notable careers in sports. But his focus has long since shifted from baseball to growing high-quality tree fruit and citrus across the Valley, and his latest innovation?…