The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other staples, demand soared—and so did prices. Farmers across the Midwest and East quickly responded, planting more…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…future of California farming. From beef and blueberries to almonds and freight logistics, the hour underscored that California’s agriculture industry is both resilient and under siege. The program opened with…
Ag Hall of Fame: Honoring U.S. Agricultural Pioneers
…Kansas Senators Pat Roberts and Bob Dole, both known for their lifelong advocacy for American farmers and rural communities. Their inclusion underscores the Hall’s ongoing mission: to honor those who…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…out that California growers face serious and immediate pressures: Water scarcity Land access issues Labor shortages Increasing regulatory burdens Farmers need help now, but they also need the tools and…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…breaking news that California’s HLB (Huanglongbing) quarantine boundaries have expanded significantly. McGill, who witnessed the disease’s devastation in Florida, warned that California must learn from that experience before it’s too…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…grain storage was a persistent challenge for farmers who struggled to keep their harvest safe from spoilage, rot, and rodent damage. Hatch’s creative solution to this problem would set a…
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……
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…his community. The Cargill Brothers Join Forces A year later, the farmer’s younger brother, Sam, joined the effort. Together, the brothers began constructing more flat storage houses for nearby farmers…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…for growers across California and beyond. “We’re just really excited for the future,” Thompson said in closing. With innovation rooted in real-world experience and a focus on empowering farmers rather…
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…
The Birth of the FFA Blue Jacket: A Proud Tradition Since 1933
Courtesy of National FFA Organization The Beginning of a National Legacy I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) is…
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
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…