…ago,” he said. “That preparation made all the difference this year.” Jacobsen also addressed the growing complexity of farming in an urbanized state. “We’re still dealing with the same core…
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
…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…
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
…Parkfield, a small ranching community about 30 miles northeast of Paso Robles. This year, he explains, has brought a rare sight: green grass in the early fall. “We’ve had two…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…to national issues after comments by former President Donald Trump about importing Argentine beef rattled cattle markets. “We completely support President Trump and all he’s done for ranchers,” Kester said….
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…active ingredients with artificial intelligence.” The company’s flagship 20-foot sprayer, guided by computer vision and controlled from behind a tractor, sprays every four centimeters with pinpoint accuracy, allowing growers to…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…updates on the Argentine beef dispute. The hosts replayed comments from Ethan Lane of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, who discussed concerns that Argentine imports could drive down U.S. cattle…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…to growers’ real challenges.” FIRA USA 2025: Where Today’s Challenges Meet Tomorrow’s Technology At FIRA USA 2025, UC ANR is helping connect farmers with the future of agriculture. Youtsey points…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…and stronger integration between PCAs, UC researchers, and state agencies. “California citrus is world-renowned,” Papagni said. “If we lose it, the ripple effect will hit farms, jobs, and entire communities.”…
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
From Dairy Roots to Ag-Tech Leadership Gary Thompson At the FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, AgMeter sat down with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System)—a company…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…autonomous sprayers. Broadcasting from the FIRA USA Ag Automation Show in Woodland and the CAPCA Conference in Reno, hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill spotlighted some of the biggest players…