Fire ants can create significant challenges for California almond growers, particularly as populations build during warmer months. John Mays, Senior Director of Specialty Agriculture with Central Life Sciences, says effective…
AgNet News Hour Podcast: Business, Ag Education, Water History & Orchard Health
…policy, and crop protection. From inspiring entrepreneurship stories to the future of ag education and emerging orchard threats, this episode highlights the voices shaping agriculture across California. If you want…
Fresno’s Pappy’s Seasoning: A Family Legacy Built on Flavor
…with chef Jonathan Evans called Volcano Johnny’s, featuring specialty hot sauces, hot honey, and infused olive oils. For entrepreneurs with a great recipe but limited resources, Eddie recommends partnering with…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…Los Banos and Merced, producing a wide range of crops including tomatoes, melons, cotton, carrots, garlic, onions, almonds, pistachios, and specialty herbs. While diversification has helped the company remain competitive,…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Flyway for migrating birds. From Three Crops to Major Diversification When Michael assumed leadership of the farm in 2014, Bowles Farming Company focused primarily on three crops: alfalfa, barley, and…
Ethnicity’s Role in Early American Agriculture
…often built their livelihoods around a combination of farming and livestock herding. Rather than focusing primarily on intensive crop production, these groups placed greater emphasis on raising hogs and cattle….
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…securing crop financing, purchasing seed, and planning planting schedules. Without reliable water commitments, banks may hesitate to issue operating loans, leaving farmers unable to move forward with crops even if…
Fertilizer: The Overlooked Revolution in American Agriculture
…crops were planted, harvested, and processed. But high on that list — and one that many times slips by our memories — is something far less mechanical, yet just as…
Sharing Knowledge on the Frontier: Early Agricultural Extension in America
Early American settlers faced a unique challenge: producing enough food and cash crops in unfamiliar lands with limited resources. In the absence of modern communications, these pioneers relied heavily on…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…while others could face heavy crop loads requiring thinning. Valent offers tools to support both objectives depending on the situation. ReTain contains AVG, an active ingredient that blocks ethylene production…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo, scheduled for August 12–13 in Fort Myers, Florida, is designed to do exactly that — combining high-value education and networking with a setting that makes…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…Mikesell identified a critical challenge: weed control. Traditional methods rely heavily on herbicides and manual labor, which can harm crops, farmers, and the environment. Carbon Robotics’ solution? The LaserWeeder, an…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…looks like for bee supply If you’re an almond grower — or anyone connected to specialty crop production — this is a conversation worth hearing in full. Because in today’s…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…growers are seeing up to 80 percent savings on weed control while improving crop health and market timing. The key, he emphasized, is ROI. Farmers want automation to pay for…