…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…
The Westward Expansion of American Agriculture: Wheat, Corn, and the Rise of Dairy Farming
…them, shaping the agricultural character of each new region. The Wheat Frontier: Farming the Cooler Regions When settlers reached cooler climates in the developing territories, wheat became the crop of…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…systems target key pests such as navel orangeworm, California red scale, codling moth, and vine mealybug—pests that affect a wide range of California’s perennial specialty crops. By releasing pheromones into…
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
…managing mealybugs, NOW, and red scale across specialty crops. Pistoresi highlights Semios’ full-service installation and monitoring model, making it easier for growers to transition away from traditional spray timing and…
How Early Agriculture Shaped Ohio: Insights from Mark Oppold
…Introduction of New Crops When Europeans arrived, they brought with them additional crops that further diversified the region’s agriculture. Among the most significant introductions was watermelon, which became part of…
California Agriculture in Transition: Market Volatility, Almond Outlook & Feed Trends
…also provides a grounded outlook on the upcoming almond season, forecasting a more realistic 2.5–2.75 billion pounds—far below early, panic-inducing estimates. He discusses land values, long-term crop investment strategy, and…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…to reinvent, reinvest, and redevelop old crops (like Thompson raisins) into new, profitable plantings. Otherwise, families will ultimately sell. California Freight: Rates Down, Costs Up One of the most shocking…
The Legacy of Land-Grant Universities in American Agriculture History
The Morrill Act of 1862 and the Birth of Land-Grant Universities Courtesy od…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…pointed to data indicating the earth is still experiencing significant greening—much of it linked to increased CO₂ availability. According to Dan, increased CO₂ can be a net benefit for crop…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…growers plan crops, manage irrigation, and comply with SGMA regulations. Specialty Crops and Differentiation The firm also maps niche crops, including raisins, using trellis structure, drying methods, and other indicators….
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…instability. Specialty crops such as nuts and grapes remain volatile, though signs of future stabilization are emerging. Labor, inputs, and freight remain key challenges, but domestic demand and new value-added…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Fertilizing Too Much Hanni closes with a powerful agricultural metaphor. A little fertilizer can help crops grow—but too much kills them. In his view, the wine industry has over-fertilized consumers…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…crop “into the weeds,” creating a backlog that could take years to unwind. Global Wine Vision 2035: A Call for Worldwide Alignment Karavidas also discussed his major initiative, Global Wine…