…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…
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…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,…
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…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…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
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GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…excited to come out to California,” Thompson shared. “The agriculture here is just amazing—trees, vines, cattle, row crops—endless possibilities.” Now living in Kingsburg, a small Central Valley town with a…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…Gabe Sibley, CEO and co-founder of Verdant Robotics, is at the forefront of this revolution. Verdant Robotics leverages machine learning, computer vision, and AI to deliver inputs on crops with…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
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How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…Ralston Breakfast Cereals. Both men shared a belief in better nutrition—Danforth for animals, Edgerly for humans. In 1902, they combined their expertise, merging to form the Ralston Purina Company. The…
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…farmer could buy inexpensive, fertile land, cultivate and improve it, sell it for a profit, and then move west to repeat the process. This cycle of settlement and migration helped…