Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour

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…and Gabe Sibley, CEO of Verdant Robotics. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill blended the warmth of fall harvest with the excitement of ag innovation, reminding listeners why California remains…

Bill Jones

Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future

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…doesn’t protect its water infrastructure. “We’re all environmentalists,” Jones said. “Farmers are the first environmentalists. If they weren’t, they wouldn’t survive. Good policy allows us to protect the environment and…

Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour

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…got water up here — but two hours south, it’s a different story,” he said. The AgNet News Hour wrapped with a reminder of the resilience and innovation that define…

Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”

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…of into storage. He criticized decades of political inaction and urged cooperation between Sacramento and Washington. “Until both are on the same page, California’s water problem will never truly be…

Nat DiBuduo

Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming

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…it with other commodities. “You see the beer commercials. When was the last time you saw a good strong wine commercial, Nick?” Innovation and Accessibility To reach younger consumers, DiBuduo…

Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming

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…behind every label.” He also encouraged innovation in packaging, including canned and low-alcohol wines, to meet new consumer preferences. DiBuduo spoke passionately about farming challenges — from water scarcity to…

Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour

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…noting that agriculture is now one of the fastest-growing sectors for tech innovation in California. Koepke also highlighted that innovation must reach small and medium-size farms, not just large operations….

Karen Ross

Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…innovation to water storage and the future of food production in the Golden State. “It is a beautiful day at a beautiful campus,” Ross said, praising Reedley College for its…

Smith-Lever Act

How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America

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…livestock, and home economics. The law created a system that connected land-grant universities with communities across the nation, ensuring that agricultural innovation and scientific research reached producers and their families…