…we’re going to see it through.” How the Community Can Support the Fight As the battle with the State Water Board continues, Ference emphasized the importance of broad community support….
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…applied it — selectively, inconsistently, and without transparency.” Initially, the Bureau won a temporary restraining order and injunction preventing the state from requiring groundwater meters and pumping reports. But in…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…longevity and cognitive health,” he said. Contact Morada Nut Company Growers, buyers, or consumers seeking more information can contact Michael Jameson at Morada Nut Company: Phone: 209-546-1816 Email: mjameson@moradaproduce.com Sponsored…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…community members who rely on agriculture in any way. Membership is available online at FCFB.org, or by calling 559-237-0263. Jacobsen emphasized that the organization relies completely on voluntary support. Whether…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…finally bring common-sense reform,” he said. “If we can secure the border, recognize the people already working productively in agriculture, and support fair trade, California can thrive again.” He ended…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…Ripple Effect on Rural Communities Wagner agreed with the Ag Meter host that water scarcity and regulatory overreach are slowly killing small towns. Communities like Taft, California, once thriving on…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…definitely don’t buy green fruit.” Weather Impacts: Early Rains and the Coming Cold Early-season rainfall in August and September posed no setbacks, Silva says. In fact, it helped size up…
California Citrus Season Off to a Strong Start, Kings River Packing Leads the Charge
…“a high-quality, high-demand year” for California citrus. Silva explained that Kings River Packing and its affiliated companies, including Cobblestone Fruit and Gyra Packing, are operating at full capacity across their…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…in agriculture. Learn More Growers interested in On Target Spray Systems can visit ontargetspray.com to explore detailed product information, view technical data, and schedule a demo. With its combination of…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…the U.S. border to Mexican cattle, but recent screwworm findings complicate the timeline. The two most recent confirmed cases were: One 140 miles south of the Texas border Another 70…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…three times more acres per day, and use about 50% less horsepower than conventional air-blast rigs—translating to major diesel savings. The company’s “try before you buy” demos and compatibility with…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…a computer engineer to run it. We designed it for the same people who’ve been running sprayers for decades.” Scaling Innovation: From GUSS to Mini GUSS The company’s first model—simply…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…of Colorado Boulder specializing in robotics and computer vision, he co-founded a self-driving car company over a decade ago. Recognizing that self-driving technology for cars was still years away from…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…comes from a grocery store,” he said. “When they visit the farm, they realize agriculture isn’t just tractors and dirt — it’s drones, computers, and science.” He also highlighted opportunities…