…emphasized that technology is a tool to maximize labor efficiency and overall crop management. “If some of that work can be done by a robot, it helps maximize the value…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…pressures Banking, finance, and risk management Regenerative farming and soil health Marketing, consumer trends, and retailer engagement Retail chains such as Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, and Sprouts—longtime champions of organic…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…mentoring the next generation. Giannelli also prioritizes hands-on education for his own children, ensuring they understand agriculture firsthand. By teaching them about crop management, pest control, and sustainable practices, he…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…line. The Semios Group includes: Semios On-Farm Solutions – including mating disruption, weather monitoring, irrigation management, frost protection, wind control, and more. AgWorld – a widely used farm management software…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios’ suite of products is helping growers tackle today’s…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
Solinftec’s SOLIX Platform: How Autonomous Robotics Are Transforming Crop Management A New Era of Autonomy in Agriculture Taylor Wetli U.S. Commercial Manager at Solinftec Robotics is rapidly reshaping modern agriculture,…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…resources on solving those problems. The current priority issues include: Biomass Soil and water management Pest management Labor Workforce development Johnson emphasized that this structure ensures California’s ag tech strategy…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…control of a basin, their main lever is restricting groundwater pumping—often drastically. Ference warned that under State Water Board management: Pumping allocations would likely be sharply reduced Recharge and offset…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed…
California Walnut Harvest 2025: Quality, Volume & Market Outlook
…Management and Field Practices Field staff, growers, and Pest Control Advisors (PCAs) collaborate to implement proper chemical programs and cultural practices. This teamwork ensures that the crop entering the packing…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…“It’s a win-win — more water, safer levees, and better flow management.” Recharge groundwater — Using percolation basins and paleo channels identified by radar, he said, “We can refill the…
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…who brought their own skills, traditions, and values to the land. Ethnicity played a major role in shaping how early settlers approached farming, livestock management, and family life on the…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…insists that only new infrastructure and updated management policies can prevent further damage. Smarter Water Management: Pumping and Storage Ring’s solutions begin with simple but politically sensitive changes. “The easiest…