A Conversation with Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California Ag Tech Alliance Bringing the Ag Tech Community Together Hannah Johnson At FIRA USA in Woodland, California, excitement and…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…applied it — selectively, inconsistently, and without transparency.” Initially, the Bureau won a temporary restraining order and injunction preventing the state from requiring groundwater meters and pumping reports. But in…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Ripple Effect on Rural Communities Wagner agreed with the Ag Meter host that water scarcity and regulatory overreach are slowly killing small towns. Communities like Taft, California, once thriving on…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…The company has since built a year-round organic program for oranges, lemons, and grapefruit. Though still a niche category compared to conventional citrus, organics have been well received—especially after Kings…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…with Farmsco USA, which sources citrus from Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Morocco to complement California’s growing season. “It keeps our partners stocked year-round,” Silva explained. “It’s about consistency — giving…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…in agriculture. Learn More Growers interested in On Target Spray Systems can visit ontargetspray.com to explore detailed product information, view technical data, and schedule a demo. With its combination of…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…of Valley Pride Ag Company, for a deep dive into the state of California’s almond industry. Toor, known for his steady outlook even in tough markets, joined the show to discuss…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…Europe recently threatened counter-tariffs but ultimately backed off, keeping demand stable. China is more complex. Although tariffs jumped from 20% to 40%, much of the product bound for China enters…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…the U.S. border to Mexican cattle, but recent screwworm findings complicate the timeline. The two most recent confirmed cases were: One 140 miles south of the Texas border Another 70…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…active ingredients with artificial intelligence.” The company’s flagship 20-foot sprayer, guided by computer vision and controlled from behind a tractor, sprays every four centimeters with pinpoint accuracy, allowing growers to…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…updates on the Argentine beef dispute. The hosts replayed comments from Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who discussed concerns that Argentine imports could drive down U.S. cattle…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…and stronger integration between PCAs, UC researchers, and state agencies. “California citrus is world-renowned,” Papagni said. “If we lose it, the ripple effect will hit farms, jobs, and entire communities.”…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
From Dairy Roots to Ag-Tech Leadership Gary Thompson At the FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, AgMeter sat down with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System)—a company…