…sticky traps and environmentally conscious benefits like reduced CO2 emissions, Farm Sense is helping farmers save money, improve efficiency, and move toward more organic practices. Growers can monitor pest populations…
AgNet News Hour: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures, and the Future of California Almonds
…dairy policy and energy costs to citrus season strength and export market expansion, this episode provides critical insight for growers, shippers, and ag professionals. Listen & Subscribe 🎙️ AgNet News…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…slow applications. Slower passes consistently show more blue—meaning better coverage. Practical Speed Guidelines for Better Coverage Based on his experience, Burkdoll shared general speed recommendations: High-density citrus canopies: 1–1.5 mph…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…for cherries, citrus, almonds, and other tree crops. Listeners get insights on rainfall, snow forecasts, and seasonal outlooks, along with the potential impacts on crop yields and farm operations. The…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…California Citrus Citrus Market Stability Compared to Other Crops Isaak explained that while California citrus has faced its challenges, it has remained more consistent than crops like almonds and wine…
Pheromones, Frost, and Farm Power: This Week on the AgNet News Hour
This week’s AgNet News Hour delivers a fast-paced look at the tools and trends shaping California agriculture, featuring expert insights on citrus nutrition, pheromone pest control, and key Farm Bureau…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
Strengthening Rural America Through Fellowship and Science-Based Agriculture Dan Janzen The Ag Meter broadcasted live from Monterey, California at the Organic Growers Summit, where a compelling conversation unfolded with Dan…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture The Rise of Organic Agriculture Organic farming continues to grow across the U.S., and John Deere’s tools are designed to support…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…cook at home, buy organic ingredients, and care deeply about quality. They simply want wine to fit into their lives without intimidation. Even Hanni’s own millennial son avoids ordering wine…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…the industry’s biggest concerns: the drop in wine consumption among 21–35-year-olds. According to Karavidas, several forces are at play, including the influence of organic-focused lifestyles, rising cannabis use, intimidating wine…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…face multiple barriers: Health consciousness Rising interest in organic lifestyles Competition from cannabis & ready-to-drink beverages Too many choices and little guidance High prices Intimidating wine environments “You walk into…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Organic Grower Summit – Monterey These conferences offer growers education, networking, and a break from fieldwork during the slower winter season. National Association of Farm Broadcasting: Industry Takeaways Lorrie shared…
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
…agricultural foundation—almonds, walnuts, rice, citrus, olives, cattle, and a major pollination sector—and emphasizes the region’s dependable water, quality soils, and active grower involvement in groundwater sustainability planning. She also discusses…