…from yield protection where in-season weed control options are limited. In many cases, growers are seeing payback in six to eighteen months. Despite its advanced technology, the system is intentionally…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
The January 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a growing concern many California growers know all too well—foreign competition flooding the market during peak domestic seasons. Hosts Nick…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…before production shifts north to Oregon and Washington. However, pears from Argentina—harvested in December and January—are now arriving in the U.S. well into the summer months. In recent seasons, heavy…
Why California Agriculture Is Losing Ground Despite Feeding the World
…from a California citrus producer who spends roughly $800 per acre solely on meeting regulatory requirements. These costs are not theoretical—they directly reduce profitability and push producers out of business….
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
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Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
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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….
Brooke Rollins Warns California Agriculture Faces an Existential Threat
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Lex Nicoleta: Coastal Grandmother, Farming, Food & Influence
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California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
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AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…Institute. As the holiday season approaches, Allison shares her personal wine preferences, such as Pinot Noir for the colder months and sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve celebrations. The discussion…
California Wine Looks Ahead After an Exceptional 2025 Harvest
…one of the most favorable growing seasons in recent years. In a conversation on Ag Meter, Allison Jordan—Vice President of Environmental Affairs for the Wine Institute and Executive Director of…
AgNet News Hour: California Agriculture, Wine Industry Insights & Trade Talks for 2026
…Institute. As the holiday season approaches, Allison shares her personal wine preferences, such as Pinot Noir for the colder months and sparkling wines for New Year’s Eve celebrations. The discussion…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
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