…a critical role in regulating plant functions during cold weather. Isaak explained that trees naturally pull in more potassium as temperatures drop. By supplementing potassium levels through targeted nutrition, growers…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…into hay markets, wine trends, raisin and nut production, and what California growers must do to stay competitive. Hay and Dairy Market Trends Foglio opened with a look at the…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
Strong Yields Amid Rising Costs Roger Isom President of the Western Tree Nut Association and California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association 2025 proved to be a strong year for California…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Growers and farm suppliers are encouraged to engage with legislators and county supervisors. Joining industry organizations strengthens collective influence: Western Tree Nut Association (WTNA): wtna.org California Cotton Ginners and Growers…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…U.S. Rising production costs, increasing demand for artificial trees, and regulatory hurdles continue to pressure the traditional tree market. A California tree grower is expected to join the show soon…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…region regularly drive past almond orchards, rice fields, walnut groves, citrus, and grazing cattle. The Agribee and similar outreach programs help them connect those sights—and their own food—to the industry…
AgNet News Hour: Butte County Agriculture, Regulations & Almond Outlook
…on global almond production (expected to climb nearly 10%), and the strong performance of California’s tree nut industries following a near-perfect growing season. Cecil previews Grower Day on December 3…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…to public service and agricultural advocacy. Papagni highlighted John Duarte’s accomplishments in the nursery industry, where he helped refine varieties of almond trees, table grapes, and trellis systems. Boyer wondered…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…key pests affecting West Coast specialty crops: Navel orangeworm – tree nuts (almonds, pistachios) Codling moth – apples in the Northwest and some tree nuts in California California red scale…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…pistachio and walnut shipping, both of which saw huge crops this year. Pistachios, in particular, continue to expand as orchards reach maturity—often taking around seven years before trees reach full…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…the meeting point of the great eastern forests and the vast western prairies. This was no sharp dividing line, but a gradual shift in the landscape. In Iowa, however, trees…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…and India,” Jameson noted. While the rains affected the exterior, internal kernel quality remained largely intact. Morada Nut Company is sorting the harvest, directing stained nuts to kernel markets while…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…crops—were pushed to their limits. They raced to dry fruit between storms, left crops temporarily on trees or vines, and worked around the clock to minimize losses. Jacobsen credited modern…