…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,…
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…
How Ralston Purina Revolutionized American Agriculture
Photo by Mark Stebnicki/Pexels image Agricultural Expansion and Innovation As America moved into the late 19th century, farming continued to evolve beyond the grain fields that once defined early agriculture….
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…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…European demand with increasing success. This transition marked the beginning of a thriving export economy that would continue to shape the region’s agricultural identity for decades. Population Growth and the…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…the Golden State. In this AgMeter interview, Jones reflects on his tenure in office, his continuing advocacy for voter ID, and his vision for restoring California’s agricultural and political balance….
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…he said. “It’s data-driven farming. Every field, every pass, every result is measured.” Sibley also discussed his journey from university professor and self-driving car pioneer to agricultural innovator. “I realized…
Early 19th-Century American Farming and Westward Expansion
Photo by Tom Fisk/Pexels image America’s Agricultural Roots In the early 1800s, American agriculture was the backbone of the national economy. As Mark Oppold explains in An American Agriculture History…
Bill Jones: “California Will Come Back Stronger Than Ever”
…open borders, but you also can’t ignore the workers who’ve built this country. We need a fair system that works for everyone.” On water, Jones argued that California’s crisis is…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…challenges—laying the groundwork for a diverse and resilient agricultural system. How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture German Farmers: Masters of Row Crops and Oxen Power German immigrants became known…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…the agricultural and cultural roots of the San Joaquin Valley. A Life of Service—But Not Politics With decades of experience on agricultural boards and community organizations, Papagni asked if DiBuduo…
Ethnic Roots of American Agriculture: How Immigrants Shaped U.S. Farming
…arrived in America without land or resources, starting instead as wage laborers. Merchants and artisans often sponsored young workers from Europe, covering their transportation costs in exchange for labor in…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…
The Roots of 4-H: Jessie Shambaugh and the Birth of American Agricultural Youth
…America’s formal agricultural education system. The program helped train new generations of leaders who balanced innovation with respect for tradition—key elements in building the nation’s agricultural strength. A Lasting Legacy…