The 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge, hosted by the University of California and the AI Institute for Next-Generation Food Systems, was a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural technology, bringing together the brightest …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic lift with automatic …
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer dive into the latest advancements in …
American Agriculture History Minute: Radio Introduced to Rural America
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Radio is an important part in the history of American agriculture. Broadcasting information to rural America started very soon after the …
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
Yolo County recently hosted the latest installation of the FIRA (Forum for International Agricultural Robotics) event, which attracted over 1,000 attendees on its first day. This year’s event, now in …
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest innovations in agricultural robotics and automation. FIRA USA, which has become the largest ag-tech conference …
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
Speaking at the FIRA conference, Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), outlined both the challenges and opportunities facing California’s agricultural industry. Ross recognized the …
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
The FIRA USA conference is an annual event focused on agricultural robotics and automation, bringing together experts, growers, and tech innovators to explore the latest advancements in ag tech. Held …
Integrating AI in Pest Management
A recent blog post from the CalPoly Strawberry Center highlights the innovative use of artificial general intelligence (AGI) in strawberry production, particularly in integrated pest management (IPM). The concept, referred …
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gabe Youtsey said …
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
New technology could alert growers to plant stresses weeks before we can see those stresses on the plant. It’s from the Davis, CA-based ag tech company InnerPlant, which creates crops …
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
Even in this digital age, not all U.S. farmers are able to use the internet in their operations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. While it may seem …
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
How technology is increasing ag productivity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Technological developments in agriculture have enabled continued output growth without requiring many additional inputs. Innovations in …
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
Funding the future of ag tech. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture and the Energy Department this week launched a new initiative to help …