…Josh McGill welcomed legendary raisin industry leader Kalem Barserian, former CEO of the Raisin Bargaining Association, for a blunt, behind-the-scenes look at why raisin consumption is falling, why growers are…
Kalem Barserian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…dry-on-the-vine systems. He predicts traditional Thompson Seedless vineyards could disappear entirely within the next decade, replaced by mechanized, high-efficiency systems that allow growers to survive rising labor and regulatory costs….
Bloom time is a make-or-break factor in almond disease control, and getting it right can protect yield all season long
…blossoms are at their most vulnerable and pathogens are looking for an easy entry point. Kendall walks growers through the key diseases to watch as bloom approaches, including jacket rot,…
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
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,…