…Helped Families Sustain Production Despite the heavy responsibilities placed upon them, those left behind found ways to keep their farms operating. Newly developed farm machinery made it possible for fewer…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…understanding of farming within both his family and the broader community. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Jason Giannelli emphasizes that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. “Why would I want to…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…up,” he joked. “I farmer down.” But the challenges facing today’s farmers aren’t funny. Gianelli described how quickly the landscape has changed, especially with towns expanding into farmland and new…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…goods and people. These developments opened vast new regions to farming and linked distant markets more efficiently than ever before. The Farmer’s Economic Strategy Even though most farms were self-sustaining,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…Farm Bureau website provides access to all county Farm Bureaus statewide. Currently, the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau is the largest in California, with nearly 20,000 members statewide. Every member matters,…
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
…line. The Semios Group includes: Semios On-Farm Solutions – including mating disruption, weather monitoring, irrigation management, frost protection, wind control, and more. AgWorld – a widely used farm management software…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios’ suite of products is helping growers tackle today’s…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…how the company’s autonomous SOLIX platform is poised to revolutionize field scouting, spraying, and farm labor efficiency. Who Is Solinftec? Solinftec is an 18-year-old agricultural technology company with a global…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…said. “We’re here to make farming easier and more sustainable.” Papagni ended the show with his trademark enthusiasm. “This is the future of farming,” he said. “Automation doesn’t replace the…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…agriculture. “People don’t think about what happens after the crop leaves the processor,” McGill said. “Jeff connects the dots between the farm, the port, and the world.” Cox estimated that…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…remains truly farmer-led and deeply grounded in real-world needs. The Resilience of Farmers—and the Advocacy Behind Them AgMeter host Nick noted that farmers are some of the most resilient people…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…in just three to five days—an impressive showcase of farm-to-table freshness. Representing California on the Global Stage As the voice of the California table grape industry, LeMay travels extensively. His…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…who came to farm it. Early settlers arriving in Iowa found themselves on terrain unlike anything they had known back East — open, fertile, and full of promise, yet stubbornly…