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 …
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
Shielding agriculture from cyber attacks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two senators introduced legislation intended to boost the agricultural industry’s resilience against cyber attacks. The bipartisan measure …
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, Walt Duflock said …
Tech Use on Farms
The facts on internet use on farms may surprise you. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s 2023 Technology Use on Farms report found the areas that …