…marking a celebration of excellence in organic farming. Technology and the Future of Farming Organic farming is growing rapidly, and the Summit emphasizes the integration of technology to make it…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…The interview includes a candid discussion of how California’s farming environment differs dramatically from states like Illinois, where Jungmann grew up. California producers face: Significantly higher labor costs More intensive…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…distribution, and land value in profound ways. Farms Triple in Just 50 Years One of the most striking indicators of this transformation was the rapid multiplication of farms across the…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…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
A Legacy Rooted in Bakersfield Jason Giannelli In the heart of California’s South Valley, farming is more than a livelihood—it’s a legacy. Jason Giannelli, a fourth-generation farmer from Bakersfield, carries…
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
…she said. “It’s about creating pride in what our state produces.” Stanislaus County Farm Bureau recently earned recognition as the largest county Farm Bureau in California, edging out Fresno County…
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
…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
…fully autonomous.” Papagni noted that California farmers are constantly battling rising costs and labor shortages, and technology like this could be a game changer. Wetli agreed, explaining that the technology…
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…