…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
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…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
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…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…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
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Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
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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,…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
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…created FarmsCo USA, a company marketed exclusively through Kings River Packing. Fruits sourced from Chile, Australia, Morocco, Argentina, and Peru carry the Kings River name—reinforcing consistency and trust with retail…
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…with Farmsco USA, which sources citrus from Chile, Argentina, Peru, and Morocco to complement California’s growing season. “It keeps our partners stocked year-round,” Silva explained. “It’s about consistency — giving…
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…the field for them, hook it up, train them, show them how to use it,” Hartman said. “We have demo units available year-round.” This program ensures that farm owners, operators,…