…California employers. Common Sense vs. Regulation: The Technology Dilemma California is often seen as a hub of technological innovation, yet some regulations seem out of step with modern agricultural practices….
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…Connected with AgNet West Podcast: Search “AgNet West” on your preferred podcast platform. Website: AgNet West Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | X Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…speaks volumes about the need to better support agricultural producers. Understanding California’s Agricultural Legacy Jacobs offered a brief historical tour of California’s agricultural evolution—from Native American acorn harvests, to Spanish…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
Buffalo Bills Fandom Meets Agriculture In a lively discussion on the Ag Meter, Matt Jungman, Senior Director of Events for the upcoming Organic Growers Summit, shared insights not just about…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
The latest AgNet News Hour delivers a wide-ranging look at the issues shaping American agriculture—from meat-industry shakeups to the rapid evolution of organic farming technology. Hosts Nick Papagni and Lorrie…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…Agriculture and American Food Beyond policy and technology, Giannelli underscores the importance of supporting local and domestic agriculture. “Whether it’s up and down the state, local agriculture, or American-grown food,…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Global Ag Tech Platform Stephen described Semios as a major West Coast—and increasingly global—ag technology company. Founded in 2010, Semios was built on a mission to make farming more predictable,…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…now a full-stack on-farm technology company through partnerships with brands like WiseConn, Agworld, Altrac, and Greenbook. Weather stations, soil moisture probes, irrigation automation, frost control tools, and pest monitoring all…
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,…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…fully autonomous.” Papagni noted that California farmers are constantly battling rising costs and labor shortages, and technology like this could be a game changer. Wetli agreed, explaining that the technology…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…Human Side of Ag Innovation AgMeter host Nick acknowledged Johnson’s unique ability to bridge the worlds of legacy farming and emerging technology—something she attributes to her personal background. Johnson shared…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…better-tasting varieties to market.” He praised the role of technology and automation, noting that the industry is evolving quickly. “From robotics to new breeding programs, agriculture is attracting computer scientists…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…agencies from imposing policies that could cripple both agriculture and the broader Kings County economy. Growing Statewide Attention and Support Since the appellate ruling, Ference said calls have poured in…