…every level—from PhDs designing new technology to farm workers learning to operate advanced equipment. Why Saving American Farming Matters Though not a farmer himself, Youtsey’s passion for agriculture comes from…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…latest autonomous robotics technology, and the insights of UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) and The Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein on the state’s farming future. The show opened with…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…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….
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…on your own farm.” Looking Ahead: The Future of Smart Farming As automation continues to shape the next generation of agriculture, GUSS is at the forefront—delivering precision, safety, and efficiency…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…Valley by the late 1930s. From there, farming became a family legacy. “My grandfather and his brothers farmed together,” Bryan explained. “As their families grew, they split up, and what…
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…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…Memorial. Everything was surrounded by tree fruit and grapes back then.” From Family Farms to City Limits Today, much of the farmland that shaped DiBuduo’s youth has been replaced by…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…change he sees as both inevitable and troubling. “Farmers can’t compete with developers when it’s this hard to farm in California,” he said. “Regulations, labor, and water costs keep rising…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…and livestock management techniques distinct from English, Scottish, or Irish farmers. Each group contributed to the evolving farming culture that defined rural America. Immigrants Start as Wage Laborers Many immigrants…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…stood Jessie Shambaugh, a dedicated farm wife whose passion for education and community development helped shape one of the most influential youth organizations in U.S. history: 4-H. Shambaugh was deeply…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…the sameness in farming, if you’ve seen one farm, you’ve seen one farm,” Ross noted. “Understanding regional specifics helps us see where people are working together to really lean into…