California growers and agribusiness leaders face no shortage of challenges — water management, labor availability, pest and disease pressure, rising input costs, and the constant need to stay competitive in…
American Agricultureās Expansion in the Early 1900s
…American agriculture diversified, it also intensified. The use of commercial fertilizer rose steadily during the early 1900s, reflecting a growing understanding of soil nutrition and yield management. During the first…
Potter Valley Water Crisis: A Community Fighting for Survival
…people,” Brazil emphasizes. “It’s about wise water management and sustaining communities.” Advocacy and Federal Support Brazil credits his daughter, Keely Brazil Covello, for bringing national attention to the issue. Her…
Americaās 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…the patenting of barbed wire in 1874. Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to fence rangeland, ending the era of unrestricted open-range grazing. This innovation improved livestock management and protected…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…with clearer rules that balance wildlife conservation and human safety. In California, she said, predator management is fragmented, with wolves, bears, and mountain lions all handled separately—despite exploding populations and…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on Californiaās Growing Wolf Crisis
…the far North State. In a candid interview on Ag Meter, Hadwick detailed how California’s expanding wolf population—and broader predator management failures—are threatening ranchers, public safety, and the rural way…
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…You’ll also hear practical guidance on fungicide rotation and mode-of-action management, why resistance prevention matters now more than ever, and how Axios® 20SC Fungicide from UPL fits into a smart,…
Verdant Roboticsā Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…application are changing the way farmers manage weeds, inputs, and profitability. Verdant Robotics was founded by leaders from both the self-driving vehicle industry and commercial agriculture, supported by engineers with…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…to millimeter-accurate weed control to bloom-time disease protection in almonds. The message was clear: for California growers facing rising labor costs and tighter margins, innovation isn’t a luxury anymore—it’s survival….
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…American agriculture. Mechanization has consistently transformed how farmers work, and transportation innovations remain at the heart of efficient farm management. Today, the pickup truck stands as a symbol of practicality,…
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…growers, including winter orchard floor management and staying ahead of disease threats like Red Leaf Blotch with early fungicide timing. šļø AgNet News Hour – AgNet West š Website: agnetwest.com…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…water storage, predator management, and how farmers can engage directly with the California Farm Bureau. Hearing these issues discussed in real time provides critical context for anyone invested in California…
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
Harriet Strong: Pioneer of Water Conservation and the Vision Behind Hoover Dam AI image created by ChatGPT A Visionary for Water Management In 1885, Harriet Strong conducted a groundbreaking study…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why Sheās Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…coordinating groundwater management, recharge projects, and long-term planning. Mims also spoke about the importance of balanced decision-making, especially in a county as agriculturally diverse as Fresno. “Farmers are environmental stewards,”…