…ROI—not hype—will determine which technologies survive. Some tools pay for themselves in three years; others take ten and aren’t worth it. “Everything is a tool in the toolbox,” he said….
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…unnecessary time in the field. This shift, Pistoresi shared, grants growers peace of mind: “I don’t have to drive out somewhere. I don’t have to manually manipulate something. I’m sitting…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…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
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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
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Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…challenges. China posed difficulties in the past but has stabilized, while India—a massive almond market—remains complex. Still, he remains confident: demand is strong, supply is steady, and “we’re going to…
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…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…manage their individual ROI, California must strategically invest in research, mechanization, plant breeding, and emerging technologies—including AI—to remain competitive in the future. The Quiet Power of Plant Breeding While robotic…
How Radio Transformed American Agriculture History
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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…