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Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
The February 20 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused squarely on agricultural automation, return on investment, and whether California is ready to truly support innovation in the field. Hosts…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
Bee Season in Full Swing: The February 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on one of the most critical — and often overlooked — inputs in California agriculture:…
California Agriculture’s Champions: John Duarte on Leadership, Policy & the Future
…In a recent interview on AgNet West’s Ag Meter, Congressman John Duarte of Duarte Nursery offered a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what lies ahead for California agriculture — and why…
Fertigation vs. Foliar Sprays: Choosing the Right Nutrition Strategy
…efficiency and reduce costs. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account Manager for AgroLiquid, shared insight into how growers can balance both approaches throughout the season. Rogers explained that…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…said, there is no backup plan for water delivery, agriculture, or public health in those regions. Immigration and labor rounded out the conversation. Duarte argued that agriculture needs a permanent,…
How 19th-Century Technology Transformed Corn and Wheat Farming
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California Walnuts Gain Momentum as Robert Verloop Sees a Turning Point for Growers
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Early Innovations That Transformed American Agriculture
…making farming possible in areas where rainfall alone was not sufficient. Irrigation would later become a cornerstone of western agricultural expansion. Laying the Foundation for Modern Agriculture Together, these early…
When American Farming Shifted From Hand Power to Horsepower
…Groundwork for Modern Agriculture Together, these advancements signaled a turning point in American agricultural history. The transition from hand labor to horse-drawn and mechanical power reduced labor demands, increased efficiency,…
Rick Roberti Calls on Californians to Get Involved as Cattle Industry Faces a Crossroads
…updates on World Ag Expo, with Papagni and McGill reminding listeners that innovation remains one of agriculture’s strongest tools. Precision technology, smarter agronomy, and efficient equipment are helping growers stretch inputs…
How Mechanization Transformed Corn Farming in America
…in 1850: Heavy Labor, Limited Efficiency In 1850, corn farming was highly labor-intensive. Producing 100 bushels of corn required an estimated 75 to 90 labor hours and took 2½ to…
Rick Roberti Warns California’s Wolf Crisis Is Devastating the Cattle Industry
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Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
California growers and agribusiness leaders face no shortage of challenges — water management, labor availability, pest and disease pressure, rising input costs, and the constant need to stay competitive in…




















