Todd Burkdoll

Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, Citrus, Economy, Grapes, Interview, Irrigation, Labor and Immigration, Special Reports, Water

…Valent USA, where he has worked since 2013. Coverage Is Everything in Crop Protection One of the strongest messages Burkdoll delivered during the interview was simple, direct, and critical: coverage…

California

AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Almonds, Citrus, Economy, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Pistachios, Podcasts, Special Reports, Walnuts, Water

…on crop protection, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and maximizing coverage for better efficacy. Todd emphasizes the importance of slowing down for optimal spray application and blending technology with traditional agricultural…

westward

The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming

DanAgri-Business, American Agriculture History Minute, Cattle, Dairy and Livestock, This Land of Ours, Wheat

…where environmental conditions favored dairying. The transition from grain-heavy farming to dairy production helped establish these states as major dairy centers—a status they continue to hold today. The movement from…

semios

SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests

DanAgri-Business, Citrus, Interview, Pest Update, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Tree, nut & vine crops

…and contribute to an industry that defines the region. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…

California

Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour

DanAgNet News Hour, Agri-Business, Economy, Industry, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Podcasts, Regulation, Special Reports, Specialty Crops, Water

…updates. Abe Isaak of AgroLiquid explains how strategic potassium, phosphorus, and micronutrient programs are helping citrus growers boost frost protection, fruit quality, and overall crop resilience heading into winter. The…

The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities

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…across agriculture. Regulatory Pressure and Out-of-State Competition Farmers aren’t just fighting markets — they’re fighting the state they live in. High labor costs, water restrictions, environmental regulations, and energy rates…

Dan Janzen

Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit

DanAgri-Business, Economy, Education, Interview, Irrigation, Legislative, Organic, Regulation, Special Reports, Water

…related to emissions and environmental policy. He argued that many of today’s regulatory frameworks are influenced by alarmism rather than grounded scientific evaluation. Dan shared research discussions with paleoclimatologists and…

John Deere

John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture

DanAgri-Business, As Seen On Instagram, Economy, Field & Row Crops, Industry, Interview, Organic, Special Reports, Technology

…developed tools over nearly three decades to monitor and meter inputs, ensuring growers can track what goes into the soil and make data-driven improvements year after year. Autonomous Tractors: Challenges…