…Burkdoll Growers and industry professionals can reach Todd Burkdoll directly via email at: tburk@valent.com You can also connect through your local Valent USA Territory Account Manager or Sustainable Solutions Representative….
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
…one of the most pressing challenges for growers. SEMIOS’ pheromone technology is designed to help manage pests in a way that is sustainable, effective, and financially practical. The mating disruption…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…Its combination of spatial analysis, AI, and data-driven solutions continues to shape California agriculture, helping stakeholders make informed, sustainable, and strategic decisions. For more information, visit landiq.com. Listen to the…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…transforming into a more efficient and sustainable system. In segment three, Greg Christensen analyzed current crop markets, noting continued pressure from high production costs, shifting global demand, and supply chain…
Rethinking Wine’s Future: Tim Hanni on Consumers, Taste & Growth
…Without Consumers Automation, AI, sustainable viticulture, organic practices, natural wine, orange wine—Hanni supports all of it. But he delivers a blunt truth: none of it matters if people aren’t buying…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…Vision 2035—a project he launched over a year ago after publishing digital essays that caught international attention. Its aim: Establish a more balanced, cooperative, and sustainable global wine economy. His…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…year, while sustainable pest management plans increase paperwork for growers without necessarily improving results. Isom also highlighted restrictions on automation, such as driverless tractors, which OSHA prohibits even though autonomous…
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…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…A long growing season Active participation in groundwater planning Farmers in the area are at the table as the county navigates SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) requirements. While compliance isn’t…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…camps for legislators to ensure policymakers understand the complexities of California farming. Resource Management and Sustainability The discussion expanded to water management, wildfire prevention, and sustainable land use. Bryan noted…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…reflect the realities of agriculture. Innovating with Agave: A Sustainable Crop for California Woolf has turned to agave cultivation as a low-water solution for farmland with limited irrigation. Agave requires…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…says. “No outside inputs. We just buy the seed.” Improving organic matter is central to their farming model—closing loops and restoring soil function organically. Leading the Way in Sustainable Packaging…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…in: Building soil health and organic matter Reducing reliance on plastics Testing new sustainable packaging materials Improving water use efficiency Expanding year-round herb production These practices align with increasing consumer…