…of his farm across several coastal counties. Today, his operation produces a wide variety of herbs, vegetables, and specialty crops, benefitting from California’s ideal climate while wrestling with the realities…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…considered cutting-edge, like GPS-guided machinery, commonplace today. Jungman highlighted that farmers are increasingly embracing technology that demonstrates tangible return on investment, whether in labor, water conservation, or operational efficiency. Education,…
Chef Darren Hill Serves Up Turkey Tips and Holiday Food Safety on Thanksgiving Week Edition
…guests — Darren Hill, five-star chef, longtime restaurateur, and sales manager at JD Foods. Hill, who’s been cooking turkeys professionally for decades, delivered a masterclass on choosing, thawing, seasoning, and…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…comprehensive platform used by growers, agronomists, and ag retailers, offering both hardware and software tools that improve on-farm decision-making. What makes the company unique, Stephen emphasized, is the combination of…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…footprint. The company develops solutions across multiple crops—including sugarcane, corn, soybeans, citrus, and more—focusing on improving efficiency, cutting input costs, and generating high-quality agronomic data. Among its most exciting innovations…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
Navigating a Complex Year in Ports, Trucking, and Freight Jeff Cox The agricultural export sector continues to evolve rapidly, and few understand the intricacies of ports, trucking, and container logistics…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…collaboration filled the venue as farmers, technologists, government officials, universities, researchers, and investors came together under one roof. For Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California Ag Tech Alliance,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…to consider statutory elements, such as good actor provisions The lack of consistent, transparent, and statewide rules for SGMA compliance Following the April 2024 probationary hearing, the Farm Bureau filed…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…including Fresno, Stockton, Lodi, and Linden caused minor external quality issues. “The shell will get staining, which decreases the amount of production suitable for in-shell markets like Turkey, Italy, Dubai,…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…extends far wider. Bankers, accountants, box makers, marketers, mechanics, sales reps, fertilizer suppliers, truck drivers, and countless others contribute daily to a complex system that feeds the nation. Jacobsen underscored…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…issues—water, labor, and regulation—but the complexity of each has skyrocketed,” he said. “It’s more difficult to farm today than it’s ever been, but we keep finding ways to adapt.” Representing…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…of productivity, fairness, and opportunity. “I do believe this state can be golden again,” he added. A Message to California’s Agricultural Community Before signing off, Wagner thanked the Ag Meter…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…from early winter through spring requires nonstop coordination, rapid decision-making, and constant monitoring of supply, quality, customers, and weather. Yet Silva stressed that he loves his work, credits his team,…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…four facilities in Sanger, Reedley, and Orosi. “We’re running 24/7 right now,” he said. “The fruit looks great, and the market is strong — especially for early navels, lemons, and…