The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California …
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
The October 27 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of urgency and innovation, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill discussed California’s expanding HLB citrus quarantine, the …
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
From Dairy Roots to Ag-Tech Leadership At the FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, AgMeter sat down with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System)—a company that’s rapidly …
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
The October 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour was packed with innovation, insight, and a deep look at the future of farming — from fertilizer and fungicides to fully …
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
The October 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour captured the energy and innovation coming out of this year’s CAPCA Conference in Reno, Nevada, with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh …
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
A Vision for Agriculture’s Next Chapter At the Reedley Ag Conference in California’s Central Valley, Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, shared a bold vision for the region’s agricultural future. …
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops. Gabe Sibley, …
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons …
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
The October 17 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated both the future and heritage of California agriculture, featuring Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics, and Brian Van Groningen of …
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
A Conversation with a Leading PCA Nick Papagni recently had the opportunity to speak with Mando Perez, Southern California Territory PCA and president of the Kern County CAPCA, representing Semios, …
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
Morning Reflections and California’s Challenges The AgNet News Hour with Nick Papagni and guest host Lorrie Boyer began lightheartedly, reflecting on post-Labor Day routines, before quickly turning to the serious …
Robert McCormick and the Birth of American Agricultural Innovation
Robert McCormick was a successful farmer in Virginia who owned a substantial 532-acre estate. This farm was nearly self-sufficient, a testament to the resourcefulness and hard work of the McCormick …
Cyrus McCormick and the Reaper Revolution
The Reluctant Start of a Farming Innovation In the annals of American agriculture, few figures loom as large as Cyrus McCormick. His journey from invention to industrial impact is a …
Bonsai Robotics Acquires farm-ng in AgTech Merger
Two California AgTech Leaders Join Forces to Revolutionize Crop Management In a bold move that promises to accelerate the evolution of agricultural automation, San Jose-based Bonsai Robotics has announced the …