For California farmers and agribusiness professionals, attending an out-of-state event has to make sense. Time away from the farm is valuable, and travel has to deliver real returns. The 2026…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…in neural networks, the AI behind self-driving cars and advanced vision systems, led him to ask: What if AI could solve real problems for farmers? After extensive conversations with growers,…
Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future
…on Ag Net News to hear her firsthand stories from the farm, the courtroom, and the national spotlight. Fighting for Family Farms: Stephanie Moreda-Arend on Point Reyes’ Future Stephanie Moreda-Arend,…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…the state. Fuel remains one of the largest burdens. California diesel prices run significantly higher than neighboring states, and with refinery closures looming, uncertainty around supply and future pricing adds…
St. Louis: Gateway to America’s Agricultural Expansion
The River City That Shaped American Agriculture “I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute…” The importance of St. Louis when looking at the history of American agriculture cannot…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…combined to create one of the most enduring publications in rural America: the Farmer’s Almanac. Early Life Near Boston Robert Thomas was born in 1766 near Boston. From an early…
National FFA Week Highlights the Future of Agriculture Leadership
National FFA Week: The February 23 edition of the AgNet News Hour put the spotlight on one of the most influential youth organizations in agriculture, the National FFA Organization. Hosts…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…California Policy Center, we explored solutions that could transform the state’s approach to water, energy, and environmental stewardship — while supporting farmers, cities, and rural communities. Investing in Water Infrastructure…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…California farmers are also grappling with some of the highest electricity rates in the nation — roughly 40 cents per kilowatt hour compared to a national average near 17 cents….
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…growers are seeing up to 80 percent savings on weed control while improving crop health and market timing. The key, he emphasized, is ROI. Farmers want automation to pay for…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…Rogers explained that fertility decisions made this season directly impact next year’s crop. Permanent crops such as almonds, pistachios, and other tree nuts begin determining future bud development well before…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…carbon sequestration, and moisture retention strategies—especially for Westside growers facing extreme water costs. With some farmers paying $1,000 to $1,500 per acre-foot in dry years, innovation is no longer optional….
Missouri’s Early Agricultural Roots: River Commerce and Opportunity
…transportation networks in early America. River systems were the highways of their time, enabling efficient movement of goods to distant markets. Selling Surplus Downriver Missouri farmers regularly shipped their agricultural…
Stephanie Moreda-Arend Warns Point Reyes Dairy Families Are Being Forced Off Generational Land
…The conversation also touched on federal attention to the issue. While the legal complexities of national park land make intervention challenging, Moreda-Arend said awareness at the national level is growing….