…remains central to Ghirardelli’s mission. Programs like Ag Days, which host thousands of students, parents, and teachers, provide hands-on learning about farming and ranching. During Measure J, the Farm Bureau…
Early Spring Moves That Protect Yield in Tree Fruit and Grapes
…the spring and summer. If you’re planning dormant sprays, bloom protection, or pre-emergence programs, this episode delivers practical, field-level insight to help you make the most of the early season…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Crop Expo, set for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo has earned a reputation as one of the premier educational and trade events for…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…nearly enough educating. Programs like Ag Days, Farm Fest, and school outreach events are critical to reconnecting the public with where food actually comes from — especially in a state…
Why Last Season’s Fertility Still Matters for California Tree Crops
…Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, explained why post-harvest fertility programs play such a critical role in long-term production success. Rogers often reminds growers that fertility decisions are not…
Bloom Window Nutrition: Key Considerations for California Tree Crop Growers
…a few nutrients that are widely considered industry staples. “Industry standard bloom spray nutrition is always boron and zinc,” he said, adding that most bloom programs include at least those…
Early Season Tree Nutrition: What California Growers Should Be Thinking About Now
…spray programs and having a clear game plan ready to go. “Pinning down your bloom spray programs… and getting all those ducks in a row” can help ensure growers are…
California Raisins in Trouble: Kalem Barserian Warns the Industry Is Shrinking Fast
…programs. If approved, that could remove roughly 15,000 tons from the supply chain and help stabilize the market. Nick and Josh also debated the marketing problem—especially how to get kids…
How the Wealthy Apple Put Minnesota on the Orchard Map
…proved that apples could, in fact, be grown in Minnesota, opening the door for future breeding programs and expanded orchard production across the region. A Lasting Legacy in Agriculture Today,…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…looking to Washington for relief. A delegation of cooperative leaders and major packers recently met with the USDA, seeking expanded purchases for school lunch and food assistance programs. Barsarian believes…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…backgrounds at NASA, aerospace programs, and military aviation. Their goal was clear: bring high-level automation and precision into everyday farming operations—especially areas still dependent on manual labor and broadcast spraying….
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…into September, right when California is trying to sell its crop. The result is a market that starts the season already flooded, with retailers delaying California programs by weeks. One…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…summer diseases like Alternaria as well. Between drones in the sky, precision sprayers on the ground, and smarter bloom programs in the orchard, this episode was a reminder that the…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…Certified Crop Advisor of the Year, emphasizes practicality. Live Earth sells through local ag distributors and works directly with growers on trials, soil tests, and fertility programs. The goal isn’t…