Edward Ring California faces unprecedented challenges in water management, energy production, and natural resource use. In a wide-ranging conversation with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…first version of the laser weeding system in his backyard after years of working with artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley. His goal was simple: apply advanced AI to solve real-world…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
As California growers move into bloom season, pest management decisions must balance effective control with pollinator safety. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Daniel Zommick of Valent BioSciences discussed how Bt…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…full tax write-offs on new equipment, propane is quickly becoming a serious option for growers looking to reduce overhead. Cattle health and disease management were also addressed, with insights into…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…including Alexandra Duarte’s California Senate campaign update and agronomic insights from AgroLiquid and Valent on post-rain nutrition and pest management. But pollination remained the central theme: without bees, there is…
Understanding Soil Tests: pH, CEC, and Base Saturation in Permanent Crops
…elemental sulfur to mitigate salt issues. Rogers noted that permanent crops require a different soil management approach than row crops. Unlike annual systems where amendments can be incorporated through tillage,…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…ecosystems go hand in hand. Quality soil, clean water, and strong pasture management are not optional — they are essential to producing high-quality milk and beef. “You can’t have good…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…regulatory climate only weakens both rural communities and the state’s energy reliability. Wildfire management, forest thinning, and predator issues such as wolves were also part of the conversation. Johansson said…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
As California growers prepare for bloom, timing and crop management decisions are coming into sharp focus. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto, Valent BioSciences Global Technical Development Manager for…
Edward Ring Says Energy Abundance Could Transform California’s Water and Agriculture Future
…would unlock solutions across the board, from desalination and groundwater recharge to advanced water filtration and inter-basin transfers. The conversation also circled back to forestry and environmental management. Ring noted…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…can be especially useful when tissue samples indicate a deficiency that needs a more immediate correction. Micronutrient management is another area where foliar sprays can provide an advantage. As Rogers…
Edward Ring: Dredging the Delta Could Unlock Millions of Acre-Feet for California
…reduce conflict, and restore environmental balance. Ring argued that California’s water crisis is not simply about scarcity — it’s about management. Since the 1970s, environmental litigation halted large-scale dredging operations…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…not just nitrogen and potassium, to stabilize yields year over year. He also stressed adaptive management—using soil tests, tissue samples, and water quality data—rather than relying on “what dad and…
How Sodium Interferes with Potassium Uptake in Tree Crops
…outcompete that potassium every time,” Rogers said, emphasizing that salt management is a key part of any potassium strategy. The challenge stems from the chemical similarity between sodium and potassium….