…technology providers, and industry experts. Among the highlights was a conversation with Greg Christensen, Marketing Manager for High-Value Crops at John Deere, who shared insights on organic farming, autonomous equipment,…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…replacing speculation with verified data. The firm also maps almonds, walnuts, pistachios, prunes, avocados, and other crops, tracking acreage, crop age, removals, and new plantings. This information supports both production…
The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions
…the fun. Instead of telling people what pairs best, Hanni encourages restaurants to offer variety, playfulness, and personalization. Attracting New Wine Drinkers Younger consumers shop differently, cook differently, and think…
A Conversation with Nicholas “Nick” Karavidas: A Winemaker’s Journey and Today’s Global Wine Challenges
…the industry’s biggest concerns: the drop in wine consumption among 21–35-year-olds. According to Karavidas, several forces are at play, including the influence of organic-focused lifestyles, rising cannabis use, intimidating wine…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…Email: nick@consultingwine.com Office: 209-625-6339 Websites: thewinefirm.com | design2wine.com He welcomes calls, texts, and messages. Industry Reflections from the Hosts After the interview, Papagni and Boyer reflected on: The complex challenges…
Regulations, Water Challenges, and the 2026 Outlook: Roger Isom on the AgNet News Hour
…Advocacy, voter engagement, and unified industry action are critical to protecting California agriculture. Wine Industry Insights Younger generations are drinking less wine due to cost, health, lifestyle, and cannabis alternatives….
AgNet News Hour: Midweek Agriculture Insights & Industry Headlines
…Nick and Lorrie plan to bring more Farm Bureau leaders, California growers, and industry innovators on future episodes. For full interviews, daily ag news, and podcast episodes, visit AgNetWest.com and…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…to Butte County’s impressive agricultural output, listing walnuts, almonds, rice, prunes, nursery stock, field crops, honeybees, cattle and calves, rice seed, and even kiwi fruit. Colleen confirmed that Butte County…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…addressing them. In his role, Little works closely with legislators and regulators on public policy issues that affect farm employers, particularly around employment laws, wages, hours, overtime, training, safety, and…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…and crotalaria reach seven to eight feet tall, bursting with yellow flowers. Outside, mixes of oats, vetch, mustard, and bell beans are flourishing. “This is fertilizer that we grow,” Jacobs…
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,…
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…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…ag-tech company behind the SOLIX autonomous sprayer. The discussion highlighted how robotics, AI, and solar power are transforming fieldwork and offering growers new tools to save money, time, and labor. Wetli explained…