…with policy direction impacting everything from water access to input costs and overall farm viability. At the same time, growers are facing increasing financial strain. Rising fertilizer prices are a…
Chad Bianco on California Agriculture: “Common Sense Can Fix What’s Broken”
…He argued that farmers, ranchers, and growers are the true experts and should play a central role in shaping agricultural policy. Currently, he believes their voices are excluded from decision-making…
Fire Ants Pose Risks to Workers and Equipment in Almond Orchards
…controlling infestations early, growers can create a safer working environment and minimize disruptions to daily operations. Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait is one option growers can use as part of…
Birth of the National Western Stock Show: A Legacy That Shaped American Agriculture
…From Regional Roots to Global Recognition When the National Western Stock Show first launched in 1906, it was limited to livestock from the western United States. At the time, this…
Pistachio Market Outlook Brightens as Global Tensions Shift Supply Dynamics
…ranking as the world’s second-largest pistachio producer, any disruption in that region could significantly benefit California growers. “Iran is the second-largest producer of pistachios, so it will help the American…
National Western Stock Show: A Legacy of American Agriculture
A Historic Beginning in Denver According to agricultural historian Mark Oppold, the National Western Stock Show in Denver first began in 1906, establishing itself as one of the most enduring…
California Farming, Water & Pistachios: Inside The Ag Meter Interview
…a fraction—sometimes as low as 20%. That means growers are operating with 80% less water than they’ve contracted for, severely limiting production. Kreps believes the solution is clear: Expand water…
Managing Gill’s Mealybug in Pistachios with Timely Applications
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Walnut Orchards to Washington: Jenny Moffitt’s Mission to Save American Farming
…most committed environmental stewards. Why? Because their livelihoods—and their legacy—depend on it. For walnut growers, trees can last 30 years or more. That means every decision must support long-term soil…
Soil Secrets Growers Can’t Afford to Ignore: Why This Ag Meter Interview Matters
…changes under the beneficial substance model bill, growers are starting to see different terminology and claims on product labels. But here’s the catch: the science and testing standards haven’t fully…
California Water Crisis: Can It Be Fixed?
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California Water Challenges Take Center Stage as Experts Call for Urgent Action
…for immediate policy changes. Cederquist, Director of Water Resources at Diversified Land Management, works directly with growers across the Central Valley to help them navigate increasingly complex water conditions. Her…
Early Agricultural Experiments in Kansas: A Government-Led Effort
…vast western territories. Among these areas was what is now the state of Kansas—a region seen as rich with potential for farming and trade. At the time, the federal government…
Dignity Act and Labor Reform Take Center Stage in AgNet News Hour Interview
…industries,” he explained. Despite ongoing debate, Cunha pointed out that labor conditions in agriculture have improved significantly over the decades. At the same time, growers continue to face mounting challenges,…