…to be.” GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation The Birth of GUSS Founded by Dave Crinklaw, a veteran of over 40 years in the commercial spray business, GUSS…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…it’s been used in row crops like cotton, corn, tomatoes, and melons—but now we’re exploring its long-term potential for orchards. If we can make buried drip efficient and durable for…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…One of the most common questions among growers concerns the lifespan of an almond orchard. While pistachio trees can live for centuries, almond orchards have a much shorter productive life….
John Duarte Shares Bold Nursery Innovations and Warns of Prop 50 Threat
…forward thinking has kept the business at the cutting edge. From pioneering virus-free grapevines to advancing clonal rootstocks for almonds and pistachios, Duarte has made science the foundation of orchard…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…grape production. Almond orchards face rodent infestations, with limited pesticide options. Rising costs for labor, utilities, and materials challenge profitability. “Farming is one of the hardest businesses,” Melissa notes. “You’re…
Midland Tractor: John Deere Dealer Powering California Farmers with Innovation and Service
…at the forefront of this transition. From autonomous platforms to precision spray applications that target only the trees in an orchard based on their size and shape, the industry is…
Walnuts on the Rise: How to Defend a Promising Crop
…devastate orchards through defoliation and nut damage. He explains why early intervention is key and what makes the pest control game a race against time. The conversation also spotlights Quash®…
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
…in dusty orchard environments, where GPS-based systems often fail to perform reliably. The company’s focus has been on orchard crops such as almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, using their AI-powered VisionSteer…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…9 million the year prior. That limited supply drove prices sky-high, but also left many orchards—especially in Southern regions like Kern County—completely unharvested. Beyond the numbers, Jameson highlights advances in…
Northwest Cherry Season Begins with Strong 2025 Crop Forecast
…to favorable growing conditions and continued improvements in orchard management and harvest practices that have enhanced both fruit quality and overall yields. Extended Harvest Through Early September The 2025 cherry…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…crops have improved soil health and water infiltration,” he noted. “Whole orchard recycling has enhanced yields and soil carbon sequestration. And rootstock trials have boosted grower returns by as much…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…your bottom line. Plus, get insights on new almond production research that could help you maximize orchard yields and profitability. We’re your trusted source for ag news and analysis. Join…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 06-09-25
…need to be in the know. Today’s AgNet News Hour covers everything from the orchard to the boardroom, with real conversations about what’s happening now — and what’s next. Listen…
California Board to Address Plastic Packaging in Ag Sector
…of single-use packaging is recyclable or compostable Senate Bill 54 regulations-2025May9SB54ReportLegisDownload The California Department of Resources, Recycling, and Recovery (CalRecycle) is actively engaged in public outreach and rulemaking and is…