Gabe Youtsey California agriculture sits at the center of both national food security and global innovation. At FIRA USA 2025, Ag Meter sat down with Gabe Youtsey of UC Agriculture…
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…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…the hard work and constant challenges of managing labor-intensive operations. Eventually, he found his way to California’s Central Valley—a region he describes as “the land of opportunity.” “I was really…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…different from the coast or Oregon.” TK provides fertilizers, insecticides, and fumigation solutions tailored to each region’s unique needs. Avila noted that California’s mild growing season in 2025 produced some…
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…
George Washington and Slavery: A Complex Legacy
…supported both his personal wealth and the early American economy. George Washington and Slavery: A Complex Legacy Presidential Actions on Slavery As president, Washington navigated the tensions of a young…
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…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
Generations of Growth: Van Groningen & Sons Uphold a Century of Farming Excellence in California’s Central Valley Rooted in Family, Built on Tradition Bryan Van Groningen In the heart of…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…the system focuses on delivering inputs exactly where they are needed, a capability that is especially critical as labor costs rise, particularly in regions like California. “We basically decided to…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…our communities will shrink, our schools will suffer, and our economy will collapse.” Despite the challenges, Snider expressed optimism and pride in the resilience of California’s farmers. “We’ve weathered droughts,…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…innovation with heritage. “From the pumpkin patch to the robotics lab, California’s farmers are proving they can adapt, evolve, and thrive,” Papagni said. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…supplied the West Indies with essential commodities like corn and flour. This trade helped balance the colonial economy and created early commercial links between the American colonies and international markets….
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…and Washington must cooperate.” A Message of Optimism for California’s Future Despite the state’s challenges, Bill Jones remains confident in California’s resilience. “California is great already,” he said. “We’ve come…