The February 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour kicked off a week of rain, World Ag Expo momentum, and a major political conversation as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…it against summer allocations — as a way to accelerate aquifer recovery under SGMA. “Let farmers put floodwater to work,” he said, arguing that smart agreements could restore groundwater faster…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…Southwest and the Colorado River watershed. Fragmented state battles, he argued, only weaken agriculture’s voice. What Pistachio Growers Need to Watch Now From an agronomic standpoint, Kreps highlighted the importance…
California Walnuts Poised for Growth as Global Markets Align
…across the industry. In a wide-ranging conversation on Ag Meter, Robert Verloop, CEO and Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board, shared insights on where the industry stands…
Wolves, Water, and the Fight for California Agriculture
…conversation on Ag Meter, Emmy Award–winning filmmaker and PBS host Jeff Aiello breaks down why California’s environmental policies are colliding head-on with agriculture, food security, and rural livelihoods. Aiello, the…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…policy, and public awareness. 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website: agnetwest.com 📱 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms 📲 Follow on…
Michigan Agriculture: A National Leader in Diversity, Cherries, and Innovation
…300 Agricultural Products Grown in Michigan Michigan farmers produce more than 300 different food and agricultural products, making the state one of the most agriculturally diverse in the nation. While…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared his perspective on how growers can use data to fine-tune programs without overreacting. Rogers emphasized that fertility programs…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…updates on World Ag Expo, with Papagni and McGill reminding listeners that innovation remains one of agriculture’s strongest tools. Precision technology, smarter agronomy, and efficient equipment are helping growers stretch inputs…
Rick Roberti California Cattle Threats: Wolves, Water, and Workforce
…California. As Roberti put it, “You can’t manage agriculture from a desk and expect it to work in the real world.” 🎙️ AgNet News Hour – AgNet West 🌐 Website:…
Staying One Step Ahead This Season in Citrus and Almonds
…matters most right now in both citrus and almonds. From keeping orchard floors clean and managing winter weeds to smart frost protection strategies and early disease prevention, this discussion focuses…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…common belief: the state’s short growing season and harsh climate made apple production impractical, if not impossible. Early settlers and horticulturists struggled to find fruit varieties that could withstand Minnesota’s…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
In this episode of the Agronomic Minute by UPL, we’re joined by Kendall Johnson to break down why bloom is the most critical window for disease prevention in almonds, when…
Colorado’s Agricultural Turning Point
…that when the first settlers arrived, the region offered far fewer advantages for agriculture. Difficult terrain, limited water availability, and a harsh climate made farming a challenge. In fact, many…