…orangeworm, vine mealybug, California red scale, and codling moth from reproducing. “It’s exactly what it sounds like,” Pistoresi said with a laugh. “We make it very hard for the pests…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…introduce the SOLIX platform to growers across the country. Looking Toward California While most SOLIX units currently operate in the Midwest, Texas, Georgia, and other regions, California is firmly on…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
The November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global…
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 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…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed back Jeff Cox, President of Best Drayage in Madera, for an in-depth conversation about ports, pricing, and how California’s nuts, milk, and produce make their…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
A Conversation with Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California Ag Tech Alliance Bringing the Ag Tech Community Together Hannah Johnson At FIRA USA in Woodland, California, excitement and…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
California Table Grapes Shine in a Strong Season: Insights from President Ian LeMay A Promising Season for California Table Grapes Ian LeMay President of the California Table Grape Commission The…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…by buying California-grown.” As the holidays approach, LeMay encouraged listeners to keep California grapes on their tables. “They’re still in stores, they’re sweet, and they’re healthy,” he said. “If you…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…programs would not be implemented Local flexibility would disappear The economic viability of entire farming regions could be jeopardized The Kings County Farm Bureau believes growers can achieve sustainability more…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
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…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…