…food is grown, and where it comes from. The kids love it—and so do their parents.” He emphasized how crucial it is to involve young people through organizations like FFA…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…learning with the practical needs of growers. From reducing labor and input costs to unlocking new value in crops, the company’s innovations are reshaping what’s possible in modern farming. With…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…Sibley said. “That means no waste, no overspray — just precision that pays off.” Verdant’s technology uses computer vision and machine learning to identify crops and weeds in real time,…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…he said. “It’s data-driven farming. Every field, every pass, every result is measured.” Sibley also discussed his journey from university professor and self-driving car pioneer to agricultural innovator. “I realized…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…the day, it was all tree fruit and grapes,” he said. “Now it’s housing developments. Every generation needs a house, but we’re losing farmland one field at a time.” DiBuduo,…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…commitment to supporting local wineries. “I’d love it if wineries contact me through our website,” she encouraged. “The slump they’re in is cyclical, and they’ll get through it. But we…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…be when I said I was from California, people were jealous,” she said. “Now, when I say it, they feel sorry for us. It’s ridiculous. It makes me so sad….
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…a gallon is because federal policy is increasing the national supply.” Yet California’s insistence on its own special fuel blend — a formula produced almost nowhere else — makes it…
How Rural Electrification Transformed U.S. Farms
…far beyond electricity—it sought to improve navigation, prevent floods, and promote economic development across the Tennessee Valley. But perhaps its greatest legacy was bringing affordable power to rural America. Just…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…representing Semios, one of the foremost technology-driven agricultural companies. Their conversation touched on weather, pest management, irrigation, and Perez’s remarkable recognition in the industry. “I am doing great, and it’s…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…opportunity to use technology to bring ideas to people,” Broad said. “Whether it’s at work, at home, or in recreation, I use a lot of water. So I try to…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…trickles down to farm communities, threatening jobs, small towns, and local economies. Still, Broad remains optimistic. He pointed to potential federal investment, improved groundwater recharge in districts like Fresno, and…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…in D.C.,” she said. “For example, Lodi would have three congresspeople. Decisions in the valley would be made in Stockton or San Francisco. This would be devastating, and we would…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…growers. Still, Cardoza noted that some growers, including his own family, are investing in the transition. Another important shift is the move toward closer relationships between growers and end users….