…future of dairy support crops in California. Gianelli, whose family has farmed in Kern County for five generations, oversees roughly 30,000 acres of corn silage, wheat silage, and feed crops stretching from…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…core of daily life and national growth. Agriculture as the Foundation of American Life During this period, nearly every household relied on the land for survival. Agriculture dominated work, trade,…
Celebrating California Agriculture: Education, Advocacy, and Community with Anna Genasci
…and Anna encourages participation as a way to support and advocate for agriculture. Advocating for Farmers and Navigating Regulations The Farm Bureau actively represents farmers on regulatory and policy issues….
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…with Modesto Irrigation District to create a large, agriculture-themed public mural celebrating the region’s top crops and the farmers who grow them. The mural is already installed, and the official…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
Photo by Library of Congress on Unsplash Early Farmers and the Realities of Supply and Demand In this American Agriculture History Minute, Mark Oppold explains how early American farmers and…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…in years, but said he’s feeling good — though he’ll need “rehab-day training” when it’s time to throw batting practice for his future kids. Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
The November 19 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered one of the most insightful tech-focused interviews of the season as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill welcomed Stephen Pistoresi,…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…expanding cotton’s reach into new territories and shaping the geographic and economic future of the American frontier. Legacy of Southern Agriculture The early agricultural patterns of the South left a…
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
The November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global…
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…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…year—from tariffs and freight regulations to booming nut crops and international logistics. A Volatile but Strong Year for Port Activity Cox describes the past year as “up and down,” noting…
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
…of sustainability and stewardship. Today’s farmers are not just producers—they are caretakers of the soil, ensuring that the mistakes of the past are never repeated. Early American Farmers and the…