…and Natural Resources (UC ANR) to discuss the challenges farmers face today, the technological transformations underway, and what it will take to keep farming strong for generations to come. UC…
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…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…autonomous platforms made it a natural fit at FIRA, where Hartman noted partnerships with multiple robotics firms. Policy heat flared during a FIRA panel Q&A when Papagni pressed California Agriculture…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…but in high-value crops here in California,” Thompson said. “After working together for a few years, they decided to fully acquire our company.” With John Deere’s resources and global reach,…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…be able to learn and innovate with these resources.” Supporting Small Farmers Through Innovation As an Illinois native now deeply rooted in the Central Valley, Koepke understands the challenges facing…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…come with high costs.” He pointed to the California Air Resources Board and other agencies that impose additional restrictions on farmers, creating uneven competition with other states. “We’re held to…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…a crisis and a natural cycle—but one that leadership can correct. “California is so large that when it has a problem, it has big problems,” he explained. “But with the…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…England, Scotland, and Ireland each brought their homeland’s techniques and traditions to America’s fertile soil. With more land to cultivate and abundant natural resources, they adapted familiar methods to new…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…the agricultural and cultural roots of the San Joaquin Valley. A Life of Service—But Not Politics With decades of experience on agricultural boards and community organizations, Papagni asked if DiBuduo…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…arrived in America without land or resources, starting instead as wage laborers. Merchants and artisans often sponsored young workers from Europe, covering their transportation costs in exchange for labor in…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…a single “H”, symbolizing the principles that still define the organization today: Head for clear thinking Heart for loyalty and compassion Hands for service and skill Health for well-being and…
Karen Ross on Water, Workforce, and the Future of California Agriculture
…Ross emphasized that California’s future depends on a diverse water strategy — a “menu” that includes conservation, groundwater recharge, brackish water cleanup, and better management of local basins. “There’s no…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture
…Ohio Railroad (B&O) became the first railway to carry both freight and passengers. This groundbreaking achievement marked the beginning of large-scale rail service in America. The B&O Railroad would later…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…fabric of rural America and laid the groundwork for generations of innovation in agriculture and beyond. Through the Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H, the values of education, stewardship, and service…