…“but we’re also exploring Fresno and Kern. The Central Valley is huge — North Valley isn’t South Valley.” Their goal is to adapt technologies across California’s diverse agricultural regions, creating…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…also warned that Prop 50, if passed, could devastate rural representation and drive up food costs. “It’s political redistricting disguised as reform,” he said. “If it passes, Central Valley agriculture…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…better than almost any other program.” Rooted in the Central Valley Jacobsen’s connection to the Central Valley runs deep. As a Le Grand Bulldog turned Golden Valley Cougar, and now…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…deep roots in Central Valley agriculture. At Merced College, Jacobson oversees one of the state’s most diverse agriculture programs, spanning animal science, ag business, crop and plant science, horticulture, mechanized…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…Ag Tech Alliance. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill explored how automation, artificial intelligence, and state-supported innovation are reshaping the landscape of farming from Switzerland to the Central Valley. Papagni…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…tools to solve real-world problems for growers. Bernstein called his company “the double-A league of ag tech,” connecting early-stage innovators with Central Valley and coastal farmers to help them test,…
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
…updates from the crop protection side of the business. “California is so unique — every region grows something different,” Avila said. “What we do in the Central Valley is totally…
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 technology isn’t limited by crop type.” From Self-Driving Cars to Smart Agriculture Sibley’s journey to agriculture robotics began in academia and Silicon Valley. As a professor at the University…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…for unity across county lines: “We don’t just want Kern County to succeed — we want Tulare, Fresno, and the entire Central Valley to thrive. When one of us grows…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
…research, values that became central to Purina’s identity. Partnership with Webster Edgerly and the Birth of Ralston Purina Danforth’s innovation soon caught the attention of Webster Edgerly, the founder of…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…implementing similar standards in the U.S. is essential for maintaining the integrity of democracy. Building Bipartisan Strength in the Central Valley As a lifelong advocate for Central Valley farmers, Jones…