…to public service and agricultural advocacy. Papagni highlighted John Duarte’s accomplishments in the nursery industry, where he helped refine varieties of almond trees, table grapes, and trellis systems. Boyer wondered…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…at industry conferences—such as the Almond Conference—often notice something consistent: everyone there is smiling. Pistoresi sees this as a reflection of company culture. The team genuinely enjoys the work because…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…widely known for handling massive volumes of almonds, earning Cox the friendly nickname “the almond king.” Although early estimates pointed toward a 3-billion-pound crop, actual numbers settled around 2.7 billion…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…to develop solutions for growers. This dynamic cross-sector gathering, she emphasized, is where real problem-solving happens. Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future Reflecting on the Reedley Ag Conference Before…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…farmers into a relentless cycle of drying crops, salvaging what they could, and preparing for the next wave of rain. Farmers—especially those working with raisins, almonds, grapes, and other weather-sensitive…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…almonds,” Toor said. “That’s helped keep demand steady. We just need fair deals and continued access to our export markets.” He also discussed the need for the Almond Board and…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…conventional almond markets, Toor notes that organic almonds could see competition from Spain and Italy. Years of low returns have forced many California organic growers to cut fertility programs, creating…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…from FIRA USA after leading the successful Readley Ag Conference earlier this month. As head of the new California Ag Tech Alliance, Johnson described how a $15 million state grant will bring together universities, growers,…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…of FMC at the CAPCA Conference in Reno. Kanda described 2025 as “challenging but optimistic,” noting stable prices for walnuts and almonds, and a record pistachio crop. He highlighted FMC’s…
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…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
The October 22 edition of the AgNet News Hour captured the energy and innovation coming out of this year’s CAPCA Conference in Reno, Nevada, with hosts Nick Papagni and Josh…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
A Vision for Agriculture’s Next Chapter Priscilla Koepke At the Reedley Ag Conference in California’s Central Valley, Priscilla Koepke, CEO of F3 Innovate, shared a bold vision for the region’s…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…this year’s CAPCA Conference in Reno, Perez will join a roundtable with student PCAs to mentor the next generation. “Discipline is the key to being a better PCA,” he said,…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…Monterey County might become a great solution in Madera.” The Evolution of Drip Irrigation Over the past two decades, California growers—particularly those in the almond-rich Central Valley—have embraced drip irrigation…