…has had a strong 2025, Perez noted. The company continues to innovate in pest management, irrigation, and climate monitoring. Its solutions aim to improve fruit quality while reducing labor and…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…monitoring, and climate data. He explained how the company provides growers with water pressure summaries, network uptime reporting, pest phenology tracking, and spray timing recommendations. These tools allow farmers to…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…you need,’ growers are coming to us with experience and asking, ‘Can we do it this way?’ It’s a real exchange of ideas.” A Full-System Approach: From Pump to Field…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…in global dried fruit production, is undergoing dramatic changes. In a recent conversation hosted by Nick Papagni, three longtime leaders shared their perspectives on the state of the sector: Kalem…
Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and Early Trade
…or maize. Corn was not only more adaptable to New England’s soil and climate but also provided a dependable food source critical for survival. Plymouth Colony Crops: Corn, Tobacco, and…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…of the world,” Parkfield may be warm during the day, but evenings cool into the mid-50s with low humidity compared to the San Joaquin Valley. This climate creates an ideal…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…is the trick,” John said. “Once growers understood the process, they demanded virus-free plants. It changed the industry.” This same principle extended into nut trees. By cloning the best seedlings…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…December 6–9, 2025 in Anaheim, with a special Young Farmers and Ranchers program Resilience in the Face of Change California agriculture stands at a crossroads. Rising costs, fierce global competition,…
California Trucking: Costs, Rules & Roadblocks
…program, which previously shut down trucks entirely if a problem occurred in the emissions system. Woods noted that there are rumors of changes to eliminate DEF requirements altogether, though nothing…
Lorenzo Rios: Valley Strong Vision for California
…for over 20 years and barely held on in the last race,” Rios explained. “People here are hungry for change. I’m not running against one person—I’m running for change. I…
Mike Harvey: Farming, Faith & Leading California’s Youth
…for the October 2nd event featuring Hilton and other speakers, calling it a vital opportunity to share ideas and build momentum for change. “The breakdown of our society happens when…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…ideas. He argued that California’s chronic shortages are not the result of climate change or drought trends, but of policy failures and regulatory overreach. “Water means everything,” Ring emphasized, noting…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…has long dominated politics, residents are waking up. “They’re realizing they’re out of luck if the system doesn’t change,” Ring said. Dredging: The Overlooked Solution Ring concluded by stressing the…
California Wine Month: Sustainability, Innovation, and the Future of Wine
…bold new innovations, California wine continues to thrive by honoring its roots while embracing change. As Julie Berge of the Wine Institute says, “Wine is about connecting. It brings people…