…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…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…cotton fibers from seeds, it made large-scale cotton production far more efficient and profitable. Cotton soon became the South’s leading export crop, earning it the nickname “King Cotton.” However, this…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…operate autonomously and uninterrupted for long hours. Strong Interest From California Growers With California farmers tuning in, Wetli noted the strong interest he’s already seeing from growers across the state….
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…that California is next. “We met a lot of growers at FIRA USA this year,” he said. “There’s major interest in bringing the SOLIX platform to specialty crops — from vegetables…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…on a persistent challenge: the high cost of doing business in California. From labor regulations to fuel costs, to freight and environmental standards, California agriculture operates in one of the…
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…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…know: Karen Ross has their back. Connecting with the California Ag Tech Alliance As Johnson continues building out the California Ag Tech Alliance and preparing for Reedley 2026, interested growers,…
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
…said. “Growers have done everything possible to deliver a high-quality crop, and we still have promotable volume through December.” The conversation highlighted how California growers continue to lead the world…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…for agriculture all over California.” What’s Next in the Legal Battle Several major steps are now underway: Petitioning the California Supreme Court to review the appellate court’s dismissal of key…
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
…price gap and allowing California walnuts to regain market share. Turning Point for Growers After several challenging years, 2025 represents a positive shift for growers. High crop volumes combined with…
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…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…sustain a growing and diverse rural population. The Cotton Revolution After 1800 Following 1800, the discovery of new cotton varieties and the invention of the cotton gin transformed the Southern…