…for land, crops, and natural systems. After spending nearly a decade overseas working in Southeast Asia refugee camps, Burkdoll returned to California and earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees…
AgNet News Hour: Weather, Policy, and Crop Insights in California Agriculture
…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
…a shift toward more diversified agriculture. Farmers began integrating multiple crops and livestock operations, creating more stable and sustainable farm systems. This evolution was especially visible in Wisconsin and Michigan,…
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…
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…
Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio
…and permanent crops, Foglio stresses that the future belongs to vertically integrated operations. Modern, profitable raisin production now requires: Growing one’s own fruit Owning and maintaining equipment Controlling storage and…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…productivity, noting that fast-growing crops like corn rapidly deplete CO₂ at ground level when actively photosynthesizing. He emphasized that farmers already use CO₂ enrichment in greenhouses to boost growth. Dan…
The Louisiana Purchase: How $15 Million Reshaped American Agriculture
…Purchase opened vast stretches of fertile land ideal for agriculture. Farmers and settlers were able to expand westward, cultivating crops and raising livestock on lands previously inaccessible to the United…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…and the future of agriculture. High-Value Crops and Technological Support Christensen’s role focuses on supporting orchards, vineyards, and bedded row crops through advanced agricultural technology. “Whether a grower chooses conventional…
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…