The February 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a fast-moving and wide-ranging program as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill covered everything from almond outlook and propane-powered irrigation…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…orchard and vineyard amendments are often surface-applied and rely on rainfall or irrigation for movement into the soil profile. By focusing on pH, CEC, and base saturation ratios—and understanding the…
The Missouri River: The Longest River in America and Its Agricultural Legacy
…throughout the Plains states. From Montana and the Dakotas to Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri, the Missouri River and its tributaries have supported crop irrigation, livestock production, and rural communities for…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…method for delivering macronutrients such as nitrogen and potassium through irrigation systems. It allows growers to make smaller, more frequent applications that align with crop demand curves. However, foliar applications…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…San Joaquin Valley growers, and Southern California water agencies — groups that historically clashed over pumping. Ring said deeper channels would ease that tension by preventing irrigation channels from running…
Maximizing Nitrogen Efficiency in Permanent Crops
…demand and minimizes the risk of loss. Timing within the irrigation cycle also matters. Applying nitrogen toward the end of an irrigation set can help keep nutrients in the active…
Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…operations. Irrigation Reaches the American West By 1847, irrigation had begun to spread as far west as Utah. This development was especially important for agriculture in arid and semi-arid regions,…
Zone-Based Nutrition Helps Tree Crop Growers Fine-Tune Fertility Programs
…in row crops, tree crop growers are typically limited by the size of their irrigation blocks. “We can only get as fine-tuned as our irrigation block,” he said. However, within…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…onto the grounds weeks ahead of opening day. More than 1,200 exhibitors will fill over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space, showcasing everything from cutting-edge automation and irrigation systems…
Post-Bloom Nutrition: Setting Today’s Crop and Preparing for Next Year
…follow a familiar pattern across many permanent crops. Early in the season, calcium and nitrogen products are typically the first nutrients introduced through the irrigation system, followed by UN32-type products….
Spring Fertigation Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Tree Crops
As irrigation systems come back online in the spring, California tree crop growers have an important opportunity to fine-tune their fertility programs. In a recent Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…Expo directly mirror issues faced in the West. Sessions routinely address water-use efficiency, irrigation technology, pest and disease management, soil health, precision agriculture tools, and strategies for improving operational efficiency….
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
…to advocate practical solutions. She proposed a series of dams to control floods while conserving water for irrigation and electricity generation. Her vision emphasized the interconnected benefits of water management:…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
…backup generators and irrigation engines to innovative tools like steam-based soil treatments that can reduce reliance on fumigants, plus flame weeding systems that may help organic growers control weeds efficiently….