…designed to improve nutrient retention, water efficiency, and overall soil performance. Regulations, Labels, and Why 2026 Matters Humates fall into a regulatory gray area between fertilizers and pesticides. Taylor explains…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…and crop protection. Sustainable pest management: Phase-out of priority pesticides by 2050 raises concerns about balanced advisory representation. Automation hurdles: Driverless tractors face restrictions under OSHA rules, despite driverless cars…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…being a leader in ag tech. These restrictions limit productivity and innovation, even when autonomous equipment could operate safely in scenarios like mowing orchard rows or applying pesticides. Labor and…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…to include farmers’ perspectives in decision-making. He argues that removing essential tools like pesticides can increase costs and reduce efficiency without measurable environmental benefits, highlighting the need for metrics that…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…full interview with Larry Jacobs of Jacobs Farm, one of California’s most respected organic growers. Jacobs reflects on his early decision to distance himself from chemical pesticides and the growth…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…from experienced professionals. Jungman emphasized the importance of introducing young people to organic and general agriculture early, noting ongoing support from organizations like FFA and community colleges. Navigating Pesticides and…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…demonstrations showing how machines perform in real organic environments He stresses that as chemical options narrow—especially with fewer new pesticides entering the organic toolbox—mechanical and robotic solutions are filling critical…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…growers get the best fruit is having PCAs on staff making informed decisions on pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and targeted pest disruption,” he said. The collaboration among PCAs ensures consistent crop…
Roger Isom on California Farming Challenges in 2025
…Isom warned about the dangers of relying on imports from countries with weaker food safety standards. Residues of banned pesticides such as DDT are still found on imported produce. California…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…pest management. Daren Deftereos noted the challenge of making advanced tools affordable for farmers, while also reducing reliance on traditional herbicides and pesticides. The goal, he explained, is environmentally friendly…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
…effective control—especially those resistant to pesticides. Application Details and Eligibility Applications are due by 5 p.m. on August 29. A single grant is expected to be awarded in this cycle….
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
Farm tractor spraying pesticides & insecticides herbicides over green vineyard field. Napa Valley, Napa County, California, USA DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced that…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-22-25
…trade talks continue, and China negotiations are ongoing. Weather conditions in the US, Brazil, and China are impacting agricultural markets. The Make America Healthy Again Commission‘s potential ban on pesticides…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-09-25
…argue these changes may politicize research. Positively, the EPA plans to add 130 positions to review over 500 new chemicals and 12,000 pesticides, benefiting farmers. In the last segment, Nick…