…the challenges and opportunities facing California agriculture. From shifting market dynamics to regulatory roadblocks, Nicol offered an unvarnished look at the pressures growers are navigating in 2024. Market Shifts and…
Stay Ahead of the Threat: Protecting Pistachios from Insect Pressure
In this episode of The Growing Edge, Valent U.S.A.’s Todd Burkdoll breaks down one of the most pressing challenges facing pistachio growers today: Gill’s Mealybug infestation. As summer temperatures soar,…
California Farming Voices: Case Anker and Stan Nelson
…John Deere showroom in Madera. The episode features two in-depth interviews—first with dairy farmer Case Anker, then with Stan Nelson of Midland Tractor—offering a ground-level view of farming challenges and…
Fires to Food Security: Elaine Collotti Outlines Bold Plan for California Agriculture
…a single strong candidate capable of reversing California’s debt crisis, restoring business confidence, and defending the state’s multi-billion-dollar agriculture industry. As California farmers brace for higher fuel costs, water challenges,…
Inside Hanford Dairy Life with Farmer Case Anker
…over. Challenges of Dairy Farming in California Dairy farming in California has become increasingly complex compared to when Case started in the industry. Regulations are more stringent, and while the…
Fighting for California Agriculture: Rich Kreps
…environment, California risks losing production permanently. The conversation also tackled labor and workforce challenges, particularly immigration reform. Kreps underscored the need for a legal, stable labor supply, arguing that lawmakers…
California FFA Leaders Share Vision for Agriculture’s Future
…piloting new technologies in the field, the California FFA State Officer Team is preparing students to lead in an industry facing both challenges and opportunities. Their message is clear: agriculture…
Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell
…conversation with Nick Papagni, Angell blends firsthand farming knowledge with technical insight into California’s groundwater systems. Madera County Water Challenges Explained by Matt Angell Matt Angell When asked bluntly if…
Freight, Labor, and Water: Roger Isom Unpacks the Big Challenges
In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, we bring you a powerful and in-depth conversation with Roger Isom, President and CEO of both the Western Agricultural Processors Association and…
Minturn Nut’s Darren Rigg Talks Almond Industry
…Eastern markets favor pallet-level trading. Freight, Labor, and Logistics Freight disruptions during COVID-19 were severe, but shipping and container availability have improved. Minturn has not faced significant labor shortages due…
California’s Half-Billion Dollar Rodent Crisis: A Looming Threat to Tree Nut Growers
…challenges ahead, and urges urgent legislative action. This is part one of a powerful two-part conversation with Isom. Tune in tomorrow for more on the state’s climate policies, the future…
Discover the Edge: Managing Tree Fruit Harvest in the Heat
…as August heat challenges tree fruit growers. Todd shares practical strategies and insider tips on how to navigate harvest pressures, highlighting ReTain® Plant Growth Regulator for California, a powerful tool…
California Almonds at the Crossroads: Tariffs, Trade, and Hope for a Better Harvest
California Almonds at the Crossroads: In today’s episode of the AgNet News Hour, the AgMeter and Josh McGill dove deep into the challenges and opportunities shaping California’s almond industry, joined…
Innovation and Ingenuity in the Desert: Yuma, Arizona’s Role in Feeding America
…canal system ensures precise water delivery, and their seasonal planning is so dialed in that harvest schedules are often accurate to the day. However, Robert warns of looming challenges: rising…