…fieldwork, or ag-tech innovation—F3 Innovate helps transform curiosity into action. “It’s wonderful to see their eyes light up when they realize how creative and impactful they can be,” Koepke added….
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…adapt to new groundwater regulations under SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act). “We actually have more water in storage than we’re using,” he said. “Now we’re encouraging farmers to use more…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…delivering exact doses of fertilizer, pollen, or herbicide. “In some fields, one machine can replace 100 workers,” Sibley noted. “It’s not about replacing people — it’s about keeping farms sustainable…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…fixes—is the only sustainable solution for the state’s agricultural workforce and national security. The Central Valley’s Lifeblood: Water Returning to one of California’s most urgent issues, Jones described how mismanagement…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…Sharpshooter’s smart system can perform multiple actions simultaneously — such as weeding, fertilizing, and thinning — all while tracking every spray or drop in real time. “It’s not just automation,”…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…and soil management. Their disciplined methods set high standards for efficient fieldwork in the developing nation. Scottish and Irish Farmers: Herding and Livestock Expertise In contrast, Scottish and Irish farmers…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…“There’s a program called SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act) that limits how much groundwater you can pump,” he said. “If we don’t activate the water projects that voters approved, there…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…and livestock management techniques distinct from English, Scottish, or Irish farmers. Each group contributed to the evolving farming culture that defined rural America. Immigrants Start as Wage Laborers Many immigrants…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…discussed the rapid adoption of smart irrigation and pest management technology, explaining how platforms like Semios give growers instant insights into field conditions. “Technology is only useful if it saves…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…an enduring emblem of learning, leadership, and agricultural pride. The Smith-Lever Act and National Recognition Just two years later, in 1914, the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act, creating the…
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…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…sending it out,” she said. “They did it in 90 days instead of 120. That’s not OK. They violated the Open Commission Act.” Her message was clear: Vote No on…
Elaine Culotti, the “Lipstick Farmer,” Warns Farmers on Prop 50 and California’s Mismanagement
…think twice — they’re coming after you.” She warned that Prop 50’s rushed rollout violated the Open Commission Act and will result in maps that gerrymander rural voices out of…
How the Smith-Lever Act Created 4-H and Transformed Rural America
…confident leaders. The Legacy of the Smith-Lever Act The Smith-Lever Act didn’t just create an educational system—it created a movement. By integrating research, outreach, and community development, it strengthened the…