Gabe Youtsey California agriculture sits at the center of both national food security and global innovation. At FIRA USA 2025, Ag Meter sat down with Gabe Youtsey of UC Agriculture…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…and stronger integration between PCAs, UC researchers, and state agencies. “California citrus is world-renowned,” Papagni said. “If we lose it, the ripple effect will hit farms, jobs, and entire communities.”…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…growth reflects the broader history of U.S. agriculture — one driven by determination, resourcefulness, and a commitment to feeding a growing world. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute — I’m…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
From Dairy Roots to Ag-Tech Leadership Gary Thompson At the FIRA USA event in Woodland, California, AgMeter sat down with Gary Thompson, co-founder of GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System)—a company…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…fertilizers from TK, fungicides from Bayer, or automation from GUSS, California farmers are leading the world in adapting, innovating, and feeding the future.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…Automation Show in Woodland and the CAPCA Conference, describing it as “two worlds blending in one — the PCA world and the automation world.” The event showcased the synergy between…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…are equipped to solve the real-world challenges facing agriculture today. Inspiring the Next Generation of Ag Innovators Koepke and her team are looking well beyond the next harvest—they’re planning for…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…Manteca, California, Van Groningen & Sons stands as a testament to over a century of agricultural dedication. Speaking with AgMeter, Bryan Van Groningen, one of the family’s current leaders, shared…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…ag-producing county in the nation, and Snider said the Farm Bureau’s mission is clear — to defend agriculture against overregulation, labor challenges, and water shortages. “Farmers are producing more with…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
The October 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour celebrated two sides of California agriculture — tradition and technology — with guests Brian Van Groningen of Van Groningen & Sons…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…income. These family farms were the foundation of early American agriculture, producing enough to feed local communities and export surpluses. To pay for imported manufactured goods from Europe, mid-Atlantic farmers…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…grow food for the world.” Balancing Environment, Cities, and Agriculture Jones explained that California’s original water plan was designed to balance three interests: the environment, metropolitan areas, and agriculture. But…
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…define California agriculture. As Papagni put it, “From AI robotics to 100 years of farming heritage — that’s California ag in one show.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
The October 16 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured a powerhouse guest, Bill Jones, former California Secretary of State, lifelong West Side farmer, and one of the most respected…