…more sustainable, and more profitable — with accessible technology and real-time data. Real-Time Weather & Irrigation Tools Nick pointed out that Semios’ weather systems have become essential for modern farmers….
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…Social Divides In the southern states, land distribution reflected deep social and economic divides. Poorer farmers worked the less fertile lands, often struggling to sustain their families. In contrast, the…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…AI-driven applications. SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers Inside the SOLIX Platform SOLIX is built around Solinftec’s proprietary ALICE AI, which analyzes real-time field data and deploys targeted herbicide…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…on its own, monitors crop health, and applies herbicide only where weeds exist — saving farmers up to 90 percent on chemical use.” The unit’s design is entirely self-sustaining. “It’s…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…hundreds of thousands of immigrant farmers to U.S. soil, where they built thriving agricultural communities along the expanding rail lines. Immigrant Farmers and the American Dream Immigrant farmers played a…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…he said. “Help farmers feed the world.” Papagni closed the show with gratitude for Cox’s insight. “Jeff’s one of the good ones,” he said. “He keeps California agriculture moving —…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
Photo by Matthew Lancaster on Unsplash A Myth of Responsible Farming Many Americans like to believe that early farmers and ranchers were responsible caretakers of the soil—working the land with…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…remains truly farmer-led and deeply grounded in real-world needs. The Resilience of Farmers—and the Advocacy Behind Them AgMeter host Nick noted that farmers are some of the most resilient people…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…“It’s easy to forget how difficult a job farmers have every day to produce high-quality, nutritious food. That’s why we work to tell our story and build appreciation.” Upholding High…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…no timber for homes, fences, or fuel. Farmers had to adapt by building sod houses, fencing with barbed wire instead of wood, and finding alternative fuels such as dried prairie…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…regulations is not equivalent to homegrown production. Ference highlighted that California farmers comply with more regulations than any growers in the world—and they still produce top-quality food. Without local farmers,…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
The November 13 edition of the AgNet News Hour hit home for farmers across California as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill sat down with Dusty Ference, Executive Director of…
Michael Jameson Reports a Rebound for California Walnuts
The November 12 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a bright spot for California farmers as Michael Jameson, Director of Sales for Morada Nut Company, joined hosts Nick Papagni…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…and other parts of the Deep South. In these humid, low-lying areas, farmers discovered the perfect conditions for rice cultivation. Rice plantations, like their tobacco counterparts, depended heavily on organized…