…see out there in the future for farming? I think it depends on what irrigation district you’re in, if you’re in one at all. If a guy farms some ground and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Robert Doherty’s Initial Investment
Pivot irrigation on a cotton field USDA, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Mark Oppold presents an American Agriculture History minute, focusing on the origins of Valley Irrigation. American Agriculture History Minute:…
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
…cover essential topics such as sustainable farming techniques, soil health management, irrigation practices, and modern technological advancements in agriculture. The goal is to make high-quality agricultural education more widely available,…
Almond Update: Initial 2025 Almond Production Forecast
…improved yield projections signal positive growth, the uncertainty of weather patterns remains a key factor for growers. Adaptive strategies such as advanced irrigation management, varietal selection, and sustainable farming practices…
California Walnut Growers Looking Forward to Promising 2025 Crop
…weather patterns, irrigation needs, and pest management to protect the crop and maximize yield. If the favorable conditions persist, the industry could see excellent production numbers, supporting both domestic and…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…irrigation monitoring, and pruning. It’s especially important to California Fig growers, packers, and suppliers to find innovative ways to reduce the carbon footprint of producing California Figs. The figs are…
American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Key to Great American Desert Farming
…Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Irrigation Key to Great American Desert Farming Agriculture in what is now Colorado began taking shape in the…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agricultural Settlement
…Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agricultural Settlement Greeley became Colorado’s first major agricultural settlement and they soon discovered there that irrigation was going to be the key to…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers
…for South of Delta agricultural contractors, while all north of delta, Central Valley Project contractors are currently at 100% of their supplies south of delta, irrigation, water service and repayment…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…Bureau of Reclamation has increased water allocations for Central Valley Project contractors, with South of Delta irrigation, water service, and repayment contractors receiving an increase from 40% to 50%. However,…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…conversation covers it all. Discover how disease pressure, irrigation, orchard density, and even neighboring crops can set the stage for outbreaks—and why timely, strategic fungicide applications like Quash® can be…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-29-25
…a joint project by NOAA, the state of California, and the Yuba Water Agency. This initiative fulfills a Presidential Memorandum by providing reliable irrigation water to central valley farmers while…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…“The AgMeter”, and Lorrie Boyer discussed the evolution of agriculture, highlighting the transition from traditional farming to innovative practices like irrigation monitoring and packaging. They also covered (D-CA) Senator Adam…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…The initiative, funded by a public-private academic partnership, includes solar panels over Turlock Irrigation District canals. The project reduces evaporation, improves water quality, and cuts maintenance costs. It could supply…