…farmer has to be smarter, faster, and more innovative.” What makes Semios stand out, he said, is its people. “Our field team takes pride in their work. Everything we install—every…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
Photo by Paul Wuthrich on Unsplash Agriculture in the American South Agriculture in the southern United States developed quite differently from that in the Midwest or New England. While northern…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…farm—rather, it uses solar panels strategically to power its robotic platform. Because SOLIX operates intentionally at slow speeds to maximize precision and autonomy, solar power is ideal. Units can operate…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…that the SOLIX platform is an autonomous scouting and spraying robot that uses solar energy and AI to identify and target weeds in real time. “It’s like a Roomba for the field,” he said. “It navigates…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…from universities across the country—including institutions from Florida, Pennsylvania, and Colorado—reflecting growing national interest in agricultural AI and automation. Johnson explained that AI plays a major role in modeling, forecasting,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…exceeding $35 billion, meaning more food is imported than exported. Many imported products come from countries using chemicals or materials banned in California. Retailers and consumers need to understand the…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…condition. Optimal Growing Conditions and Temperature Impacts 2025 provided ideal weather for walnut growth. “If it gets too hot—100, 105 degrees—it can damage both the external shell and the internal…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…heritage. Today, its legacy remains visible in the landscapes, economies, and communities that continue to define U.S. agriculture. The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America I’m Mark Oppold, with…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
Photo by QingYu on Unsplash The Power of Radio in Rural America Radio is one of the most influential innovations in the history of American agriculture. In the early 20th…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…every year,” he said. “If we can’t pump it from the Delta or the ground, where is it supposed to come from?” He argued that excessive regulations, litigation, and stalled…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…environmental and economic health is rooted in pragmatism. “Let’s adapt. Let’s be prosperous,” he said. “Let’s invest in projects that are going to make water and energy abundant and affordable….
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…to the Sunshine State. “We’re interested in talking with FIRA about maybe holding a similar event in Florida,” Boyd said. “We also want to tell ag tech companies about the…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Secretary of State. Bring in somebody who has experience in government and understands what it means to govern conservatively and responsibly.” Wagner, who has served in several leadership positions in…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…of diseases and harmful insects while replenishing the soil with diverse nutrients. Unlike continuous planting of a single crop, rotation balanced soil composition naturally. Corn used one set of nutrients,…