…1873 invention marked a turning point in American farming. His curiosity and problem-solving spirit led to a lasting contribution that shaped how farmers store feed and grain across the country….
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…farmers do more with fewer hands, California ag is pushing for solutions that work now while laying the groundwork for a stronger tomorrow. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…local John Deere dealerships, which have become essential partners in bringing autonomy to farms across California. “We like to work hands-on with both dealers and growers,” said Thompson. “For most…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…by connecting the dots between these innovators: “Whether it’s fertilizers from TK, fungicides from Bayer, or automation from GUSS, California farmers are leading the world in adapting, innovating, and feeding…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…challenges of invasive pests, shifting regulations, and the global export standards California almonds must meet. Fann, a proud FFA alumna and participant in the California Ag Leadership Program, said her…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…agricultural future. As a nonprofit founded in the heart of California’s farming hub, F3 Innovate is focused on building the critical infrastructure for agriculture’s next era—one defined by innovation, technology,…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…through the San Joaquin Farm Bureau’s “Ag in the Classroom” initiative. “We go into classrooms, or the students come to us,” Bryan said. “We show them how farming works, how…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Gabe Sibley Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops….
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…We have to tell our story better.” Snider emphasized the Farm Bureau’s expanding educational programs that introduce local schoolchildren to farming through Farm Days and FFA partnerships. “Kids think food…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…the heart of American farming. Van Groningen, dubbed the “Pumpkin King of California,” joined the show from Manteca, where his family farm grows over 60 varieties of pumpkins ranging from…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
A Voice for Fair Elections and California’s Future Bill Jones Former California Secretary of State Bill Jones, a lifelong farmer from Firebaugh, has spent decades balancing agriculture and politics in…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…stewardship haven’t.” Van Groningen emphasized that California farmers produce the safest and highest-quality food in the world, thanks to rigorous standards. “When you see ‘Grown in California,’ it means something,”…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…politics, and hope for California’s future. Jones, who still farms almonds, pistachios, pomegranates, and tomatoes near Firebaugh, shared insight into the challenges and cycles of California farming. “We need the…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…shared by many California farmers: the need for political leaders who understand agriculture. “We need legislators that realize the importance of the ag industry that feeds California, the U.S., and…