…confidence. Careful field management and quality control have helped maintain a strong crop, even as weather patterns created larger, more delicate fruit. Why Citrus Still Dominates the Produce Aisle Citrus…
Jon Kinzenbaw: A Modern Pioneer in Agricultural Innovation
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California Citrus Outlook Strong Despite Weather Challenges and Rising Costs
…the fruit is more pliable,” Silva explained. “We’ve been working hard to manage quality in the field because that’s where it all starts.” Despite those challenges, growers are optimistic about…
World Ag Expo 2026: Inside the Success with Megan Lausten
…plan and execute the event. What attendees experience in just three days is the result of months of coordination, logistics, and preparation. “It’s a whirlwind,” Lausten explained. “There’s so much…
Clovis Rodeo and World Ag Expo Highlight Strength of Ag Community and Industry Events
…bring the best animals to bring the best athletes.” The event spans multiple days and includes everything from professional rodeo competitions to concerts and family-friendly activities. Dunbar emphasized that preparation…
Early Summer Disease Pressure Builds in Almond Orchards
As temperatures rise and conditions shift in California’s almond orchards, growers should be preparing for increased disease pressure heading into early summer. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent…
From Hand-Husking to Horse Power: The Evolution of Corn Harvesting
…a farmer, a horse, and a wagon. Harvesting corn required long hours in the field, where men would move row by row, hand-husking each ear of corn. The process was…
Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards
…field assignments and worker safety protocols. In severe cases, fire ant infestations may limit where and when crews can safely work in the orchard. In addition to worker concerns, fire…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…Meter’s Nick Papagni, Kreps delivers an unfiltered look at the policies, pressures, and possibilities shaping the future of farming in the Golden State. Politics Meets the Field Kreps begins by…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
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Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…disconnect between policymakers and the realities of farming. Moffitt believes the solution is simple: bring decision-makers to the farm. Through field visits, roundtables, and real conversations, leaders can better understand…
Farmland Protection and Farm Transition Take Focus in AgNet News Hour Interview
…field and having those conversations,” she noted. Despite ongoing challenges, Moffitt remains optimistic about the future of agriculture, particularly if farmers, communities, and policymakers work together to strengthen the industry….
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…solutions in the field. There’s no fluff here—just practical knowledge from someone who’s spent decades helping farmers improve performance. A Message the Industry Needs to Hear Beyond soil and inputs,…
Todd Burkdoll Highlights Tools for Ants, Plant Bugs, and Weed Control
…quality. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager with Valent U.S.A., recently discussed several key solutions for managing ants, leaffooted bugs, and grassy weeds. One concern in tree nut and citrus…