…creating an uneven playing field for California growers. “Pretty much across the board, guys are happy with how things turned out crop-wise,” said Isom. “But our costs continue to rise…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Nick also announced plans to bring premium olive oil producer Vincent Ricchiuti onto a future episode. Innovation Spotlight: Avocados, Organics & New Crop Research The episode highlighted several exciting developments:…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…California’s diverse food supply, she said, is something residents take for granted. From dozens of lettuce varieties to citrus, nuts, rice, and specialty crops, the state’s food offerings are unmatched….
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…raising costs for farmers and complicating operations. Despite these obstacles, Woolf emphasizes that farmers continue to act as stewards of the land, producing substantial crops while managing limited resources. Regulatory…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…a well-known Westside Fresno grower who is experimenting with agave as a low-water crop that could transform the region into an agave—and potentially tequila—hub. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…30 different varieties of crops. In Baja, the team focuses on warm-season vegetables, while in California they grow fresh culinary herbs, tomatoes, pumpkins, and other specialty crops. Demand for herbs…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…of his farm across several coastal counties. Today, his operation produces a wide variety of herbs, vegetables, and specialty crops, benefitting from California’s ideal climate while wrestling with the realities…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…to be an essential event for anyone interested in organic agriculture. Jungman highlighted the Summit as a comprehensive gathering covering both production and the business side of growing organic crops….
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…market outlooks Fertilizer prices and global supply chains Weather impacts on crop production Innovations in machinery and agritech Geopolitical pressures influencing U.S. agriculture Consumer nutrition trends and the federal MAHA…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…must adjust their cropping patterns in response, choosing crops like Milo that require less water when supply is limited. “It’s all about being smart with water, not just conserving,” he…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…with Modesto Irrigation District to create a large, agriculture-themed public mural celebrating the region’s top crops and the farmers who grow them. The mural is already installed, and the official…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…now dramatically faster, farmers could produce cotton on a far larger scale, turning the crop into one of the nation’s most important exports. But increased production brought new challenges. Price…