The October 30 edition of the AgNet News Hour spotlighted one of the most promising voices in California’s agricultural education — Cody Jacobson, Dean of Agriculture and Industrial Technology at…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
The October 29 edition of the AgNet News Hour focused on the future of California agriculture, featuring two dynamic guests — Dominique Mégret, CEO of Ecorobotix, and Hannah Johnson, Director of Industry for the California…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
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
…latest autonomous robotics technology, and the insights of UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) and The Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein on the state’s farming future. The show opened with…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
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
…in ag technology, including TK, Bayer Crop Science, and GUSS, now part of John Deere. The show opened with Alex Avila, Central California representative for TK (Tessenderlo Kerley), who shared…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…encouraged PCAs to explore Brandt’s Manaplex technology and C-Lite diatomaceous insecticide. Throughout the program, Papagni and McGill emphasized that events like CAPCA and FIRA are where California agriculture’s next chapter…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…agricultural future. As a nonprofit founded in the heart of California’s farming hub, F3 Innovate is focused on building the critical infrastructure for agriculture’s next era—one defined by innovation, technology,…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…The technology isn’t limited by crop type.” From Self-Driving Cars to Smart Agriculture Sibley’s journey to agriculture robotics began in academia and Silicon Valley. As a professor at the University…
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…
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……
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…celebration of Columbus Day, AgMeter host Nick Papagni sat down with a true legend of California agriculture—Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers President, Fresno State Bulldog, and long-time leader in…















