…and challenging years in decades.” He noted that while the weather was remarkably mild for most of the year, the harvest season tested farmers’ patience and endurance. “We had about…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…housing going in — and housing needs water. Cities need water.” Ring agreed, describing the state’s gridlock as a product of powerful lobbying forces. “The lobby that wants to stop…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…Silva reports a strong start across multiple citrus varieties. Harvest began early with grapefruit and lemons from the desert growing region (D3), followed by Kern County’s first navels. In the…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…But as the harvest came in shorter than expected, markets began to firm up again. “We’re moving closer to a fair market price,” he explained. “The last three years have…
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…released, Toor was among those who believed it was too high. As harvest progressed, his outlook proved correct. Current indicators place the crop slightly under 2.7 billion pounds, down from…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…grain storage was a persistent challenge for farmers who struggled to keep their harvest safe from spoilage, rot, and rodent damage. Hatch’s creative solution to this problem would set a…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…problem — too much success. With harvests exceeding their personal needs and limited local markets, many were forced to sell crops quickly or risk spoilage due to inadequate storage. This…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…are equipped to solve the real-world challenges facing agriculture today. Inspiring the Next Generation of Ag Innovators Koepke and her team are looking well beyond the next harvest—they’re planning for…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…while we’re still harvesting this year’s crops.” For the Van Groningen family, farming is an ongoing cycle of planning, planting, harvesting, and improvement. “You always have to think one, two,…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…in 2019. Initially, the company focused on specialty fixed-infrastructure crops such as cherries and apples, achieving a strong product-market fit. The challenge, however, was the limited seasonal opportunities—just one harvest…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…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…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…housing developments—a trend he witnessed firsthand as a longtime member of the Fresno City Planning Commission, where he served for 16 years. “A lot of that ground was put into…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…the day, it was all tree fruit and grapes,” he said. “Now it’s housing developments. Every generation needs a house, but we’re losing farmland one field at a time.” DiBuduo,…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…between. What are they doing with it? Are they taking vacations with homeless money? Are they building housing? Nobody’s seen any of it.” She laughed darkly before adding, “At that…