…Citrus: Building Skills and Knowledge Perez reflected on his experience as a citrus PCA, which provided invaluable lessons in field scouting and pest management. Citrus farming requires year-round attention, unlike…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…updated on what’s happening in water and farming.” Before signing off, Broad shared how to reach him for growers or investors looking for irrigation help: 📧 Email: cbroad@avidwater.com 🌐 Website:…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…at Avid Water, who shared candid insights into irrigation technology, policy failures, and the future of farming in the Golden State. Broad explained that while California farmers have widely adopted…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
From Farming Roots to Public Service Alexandra Duarte Alexandra Duarte, a candidate for California’s Fourth State Senate District, says her decision to run comes from a lifelong commitment to farming…
Grand Island: From Settlers’ Trail to Husker Harvest Days
Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island Each September, Grand Island, Nebraska, becomes the center of attention in the farming world as it hosts Husker Harvest Days. Known as one of…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…his decades in the business, reminded listeners that raisins remain a vital part of California agriculture, even as the state produces more than 300 crops. With new varieties, innovative farming…
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…takeaway for California growers: the raisin industry isn’t dead, but it must adapt. With innovation, marketing, and political engagement, raisins can remain a vital part of the Central Valley’s farming…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…one of the first organized systems of agricultural commerce in colonial America. Legacy of Early Colonial Farming The evolution from subsistence farming in Plymouth to plantation agriculture in the South…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…environment for ranching families like the Kester’s. The Struggles of Ranching in California Kevin Kester Kester, who served as president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), openly acknowledges the…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Wolves, and the Fight to Keep Family Ranches Alive
…Association. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill highlighted Kester’s experience in both California ranching and national policy, bringing listeners a candid look at the future of cattle in the Golden…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…high in potassium, and rich in fiber. That combination makes them attractive in both domestic and international markets. Still, Kreps acknowledged that pistachio farming requires dedication—“a labor of love,” he…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
…and history enthusiasts alike. A Piece of Agricultural and American History What began as a routine day of farming became a moment of historical significance, connecting modern agriculture with the…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…both farming communities and public health. A Breakthrough in Almond Productivity Despite these challenges, Duarte Nursery continues to push forward with groundbreaking research. John highlighted the nursery’s new almond variety,…
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…most. Farmers left this episode with both new ideas and a clear warning: the future of California farming depends on innovation and political engagement. Catch the full interview with John…