…even if it’s a bad year… don’t cut your fertility program,” he emphasized. It may seem logical to reduce fertilizer inputs during a lighter production year to save money. However,…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture:…
Building a Smarter Crop Nutrition Budget for Next Season
…the same, and some areas may require different inputs. By managing blocks individually based on soil and tissue data, growers can avoid overapplying fertilizer in areas that don’t need it…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…theme of the interview was predictability — something Johansson believes California has lost. Farmers face rising regulatory costs, soaring energy prices, and water uncertainty that make it nearly impossible to…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…to import refined gasoline instead of processing California crude, Ring warned that fuel prices are likely to remain high, and regions like Kern County could suffer economically. He emphasized that…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…billion pounds. While early estimates were even higher, Kreps emphasized that strong global marketing has more than kept pace. Demand continues to surge in India, Brazil, South Korea, and Europe,…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…likely to be absorbed by the tree. If sodium levels are higher than potassium levels, the tree will preferentially take up sodium instead of potassium. This not only limits potassium…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…growers adopt higher-yield systems in almonds and pistachios. While water remains uncertain, he believes common-sense policy could restore confidence. “California can be great again,” he said, “but only if we…
World Ag Expo Week Begins as John Duarte Talks Almond Innovation, Water, and California’s Future
…years. With almond prices under pressure and input costs still high, he said growers need varieties that produce more with fewer passes, fewer bees, and earlier harvest windows. The conversation…
California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
…Executive Director of the California Walnut Commission and Board. After several difficult years marked by low prices, rising costs, and market uncertainty, Verloop believes the walnut industry is finally turning…
John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education
…farming would continue to evolve through research, innovation, and higher learning—leaving a legacy that still shapes American agriculture today. John Holmes and the Birth of Agricultural Education — Mark Oppold,…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…helps reduce unnecessary inputs and improves overall return on investment. Rogers emphasized that successful zone-based nutrition always starts with good data. Regular soil and tissue sampling provide insight into how…
Making Smart Fertility Adjustments Without Losing Sight of the Long Term
…higher costs in the following season. By combining soil and tissue testing with a steady, long-term strategy, growers can make confident fertility decisions that support both the current crop and…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…record-high cattle prices driven by strong consumer demand, Roberti warned that profitability is still fragile. Rising costs, regulatory pressure, predator losses, and uncertainty around water and land access continue to…