Custom Produce: Ted Torosian’s Journey from Football Legend to Produce Industry Leader Ted Torosian From the Football Field to Farming Success Ted Torosian, a name well known in Sanger Apache…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…from Bakersfield to Yuba City, making it a trusted partner across the state. Rather than waiting for farmers to come to them, the dealership takes services directly to customers. With…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
In this episode of The Growing Edge, we connect with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager at Valent U.S.A., to explore what could be a banner year for walnut growers,…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…we may be turning in the right direction with this disease,” he said, pointing to ongoing research and grower investments through programs like the Citrus Research and Field Trials Program…
Role of Shorthorn Cattle in American Agricultural History
Beef Shorthorn bull in field By Robert Scarth / Wikimedia image Shorthorn Cattle and Early American Farms The holds a significant place in American agricultural history. As settlers pushed westward,…
Farm Labor and Market Shifts: Today’s AgNet News Hour Highlights
…crop management and long-term sustainability. The episode highlights both the immediate impacts in the field and the longer-term implications for California’s specialty crop growers. Dairy Industry Facing Market Pressures The…
Dale Nicol on Syngenta, Farming Challenges, and Feeding the World
…Nicol also leads Agri-Edge, Syngenta’s grower program that combines crop protection with digital tools like CropWise Financials, CropWise Imagery, and CropWise Sustainability. These technologies support record keeping, satellite field imagery,…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Crisis and Global Trade Freight and transportation costs are another major concern. California agriculture relies on trucks to move products from the field to processing plants and then to ports…
California Pistachio Harvest 2025: Insights from Richard Kreps
…and Brazil, helping American growers expand international sales. Reciprocal trade agreements have leveled the playing field for U.S. pistachios, boosting confidence for California farmers competing on the world stage. Challenges…
Dairy, Family, and Football: Joseph Bakker’s Life in the Central Valley
…the field in youth football. For nearly a decade, Joseph has coached the Visalia Cavs youth program. “Football just started yesterday,” he laughed. “Hopefully we make it to the Valley…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…With service trucks covering territory from Bakersfield to Yuba City, Midland specializes in providing efficient, cutting-edge John Deere equipment for orchards, vineyards, and specialty crops. Nelson details the growing role…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…program gives members hands-on projects—ranging from raising livestock to managing turf fields or even growing gourmet mushrooms. Many alumni choose agriculture-related college majors and careers because of these early experiences….
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
In this episode of The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., we sit down with Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Manager, for a timely and insightful conversation just…
Lawnmower Origins in Agriculture History
…appear in discussions of agricultural machinery, it contributed to the evolving lifestyle of 19th-century farm families. Well-kept lawns and fields around the home became more manageable, freeing time and effort…



















