…protect beneficial insects, soil microbes, and surrounding ecosystems. Originally developed for apple blossom pollination and thinning, the technology was later adapted for in-field weed control. That evolution allows growers to…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
The January 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled a growing concern many California growers know all too well—foreign competition flooding the market during peak domestic seasons. Hosts Nick…
California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports
…hear the complete conversation and what’s at stake for California pear growers. California Pear Growers Sound the Alarm on Argentine Imports Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…
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….
Damian Mason Says California Ag Is Outnumbered, Out Regulated, and Still Unmatched
…that other places can’t replicate,” Mason said, urging leaders to stop treating agriculture like an afterthought. Papagni and McGill agreed that growers are expected to comply with expensive rules—without getting…
Soil Health, Water, and the Future of Farming With Live Earth
…how they work, and why they are becoming increasingly important for growers heading into 2026—especially in California. Live Earth mines and manufactures humate from an ancient plant deposit in central…
California’s Budget Boom, Soil Solutions, and a Major Malaysia Trade Deal for U.S. Ag
…soil amendments and biostimulant labeling could actually be favorable for growers and manufacturers in 2026. He stressed that products like humic and fulvic acids aren’t “fancy chemicals,” but natural tools…
California Farmers in Focus at Farm Bureau Convention
…produced under lower standards compete in the same markets. Douglas described this imbalance as one of the most frustrating realities for California growers. Federal Attention and Specialty Crop Advocacy Douglas…
Harriet Strong: Visionary Behind Hoover Dam and Water Conservation
…supports millions of people and countless acres of farmland in the western United States. Her story is a testament to how innovation and foresight can solve pressing resource challenges, making…
Brooke Rollins in California, Potter Valley Dams, and Propane Tech: A Big Day for AgNet News Hour
The January 14 edition of the AgNet News Hour brought a packed lineup for California farmers—covering everything from federal attention on state ag issues to real-world energy solutions growers can…
Margaret Mims on Leadership, Water, and Why She’s Running for Fresno County Supervisor
…have people at the table who understand farming, you end up with policies that look good on paper but fail in the real world,” she said. She encouraged growers, ranchers,…
The National Road: America’s First Appalachian Highway
…the Appalachian Mountains, linking Ohio and the growing western frontier with the Eastern seaboard. Overcoming Natural Barriers Prior to the National Road, settlers who crossed the Appalachians often had little…
AgNet News Hour: Health, Water, and California’s Crossroads
…and describes high-speed rail as a project wildly over budget and devastating to farmland, potentially leaving growers the chance to buy back land “for pennies on the dollar.” Tangipa also…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…policy, energy costs, and agricultural regulations. Beyond politics, the episode addresses pressing on-the-ground issues for growers. A BASF interview focuses on weed control lessons from 2025, emphasizing “start clean, stay…