…durable but also risk-takers, often investing significant capital each season with the hope of a successful harvest. Many families have been farming for multiple generations, highlighting that agriculture in California…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…meats. It provided a relatable, personal counterbalance to the more serious political discussions earlier in the program. The hosts closed by previewing an upcoming “best of” interview with Stuart Woolf,…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…labor, reduce inputs, and bring precision to weed and harvest management. “The exciting thing is the combination of digital technology and growing plants,” Jacobs says. “Our staff will be using…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…California’s quick-changing weather patterns. Nick offers a detailed look at the pistachio sector, noting the industry’s record-breaking 2025 harvest. He explains how growers are paid and how storage cycles work…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…Panels, and Interactive Learning The Summit’s programming extends beyond technology, with educational seminars covering marketing, labor challenges, beneficial insects, and the intersection of organic and regenerative agriculture. Panels featuring experienced…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The program opens with lighthearted Thanksgiving conversation, including cooking traditions and reflections on a recent interview about preparing the perfect turkey. But the tone quickly shifts as the hosts discuss…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…channels efforts specifically into educational programs for youth, growers, farm workers, and consumers. The foundation’s mission is to connect Californians to agriculture, fostering awareness and pride in the state’s diverse…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau. Genasci, a longtime advocate for agriculture and community outreach, shared exciting updates about educational programs, Farm Bureau growth, and a brand-new agricultural mural being…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…reduction and program efficiency—proof that the system works not just once, but season after season. A Team That Loves What They Do Those who visit the Semios or AgWorld booths…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…Homestead Act of 1862 offered 160-acre tracts of land to settlers at little to no cost. About 400,000 families took advantage of the program, building farms, towns, and livelihoods in…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…risk failing once they reach the field. The Road Ahead: Automation, Harvest Technology, and Continued Learning Looking toward 2026 and beyond, Johnson expects significant focus on automating harvest across multiple…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…arrived in the valley, but growers were prepared. Plastic vineyard coverings—typically installed around mid-September—protected fruit and extended harvest windows. “We still have growers harvesting today in California,” LeMay noted. Some…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…with high-quality fruit, steady demand, and continued harvest stretching through Thanksgiving. “We had a really moderate spring and summer that allowed the fruit to mature beautifully on the vine,” he…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
A Strong Finish to the Season As the 2025 walnut harvest wraps up, growers and industry leaders are taking stock of an exceptional year for California walnuts. Michael Jameson, Director…