…modeling Nutrient use optimization with insights on low-concentration, high-frequency fertilization Pest and disease management, including updates on the Carpophilus beetle and red leaf blush Orchard configuration and rootstock selection Organic…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…milk again. Tune in for updates on this initiative that could help boost demand for dairy products while nourishing the next generation. We’re also covering how improved forest management strategies…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
California’s Water Crisis: Time to Turn Policy into Action
…are now in crisis mode when it comes to water, especially south of the delta,” he emphasized. “Let’s make it happen.” Conclusion California’s water management policies are facing growing criticism…
Maximizing Shelf Life: Family Tree Farms Adapts to the Demands of Fresh Tree Fruit
…With the help of smart varietal selection and strict post-harvest management, they continue to deliver quality fruit with the freshness that customers expect. — Reported by Nick Papagni, Ag Community…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…a wide range of research initiatives—including disease management, biotech innovation, virus detection, and vector control—all aimed at protecting California’s $57 billion wine industry. Since its inception in 2001, the program…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…far-reaching implications for crop management, weed control practices, and the future of chemical regulation. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Generations of Growth: Daniel Jackson on Family Tree Farms’ Roots, Innovation, Future
…— including himself — have sometimes adapted better to California’s water regulations than those on the east side. Constantly changing SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) rules have created instability, particularly…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-06-25
…crop. Learn how he’s navigating everything from pest management (think agave weevils and gophers!) to innovative marketing strategies and establishing an industry-wide agave council. This isn’t just a business idea…
California Farmers Gain Water Access
…responsive water management. Reclamation noted that future adjustments may occur based on changes in hydrology, operational considerations, and delivery opportunities. Water supply updates and historical allocation data are available on…
Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Power Panel to Address the Big Ag Issues
…on the physiology of HLB and how that can be used to seek tolerance. We will also discuss grove management tools available to growers to enhance production as well as…
Western Tree Nut Association Backs Expansion of Agricultural Chipping to Curb Emissions
…sustainable waste management and emission reduction. As the region phases out open burning, the need for accessible and environmentally responsible alternatives becomes urgent. The proposed initiative will fund advanced chipping…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 06-04-25
…the California Wheat Commission are staying ahead with innovative breeding and management strategies to keep our wheat industry strong. A Conversation with Nick Anderson: California Ag’s Living History One of…
Stuart Woolf on California Water Crisis: “A Losing Proposition” for Agriculture
…invest in water infrastructure or to make sure that there was enough water for the environment and for farming.” Environmental Policy: Unintended Consequences Woolf criticized the state’s water management strategies,…