…and personal history. Despite stepping away from the family’s earlier agricultural endeavors, Stephen is very much back in the ag world through his role at Semios. What Is Semios? A…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…drive straight into ag innovation. He told listeners that Semios’ mission is simple: make farming more predictable, more profitable, and more sustainable using real-time data and smart automation. Semios, which…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
The November 18 edition of the AgNet News Hour offered a fascinating look into the future of California agriculture as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill interviewed Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager for Solinftec, the global…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…that her passion for ag tech is rooted in protecting farmers and strengthening the long-term sustainability of agriculture. National Interest in Ag AI and Robotics FIRA 2025 also drew attention…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…of Plantation Agriculture in Virginia and Maryland The story of plantation agriculture began in colonial Virginia, where fertile soil and favorable climate made the region ideal for tobacco farming. Tobacco…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…Agriculture’s Economic Backbone: Every Job Depends on Food The Ag Meter pointed out something many Central Valley residents don’t realize: virtually every business in the region is tied to agriculture….
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
…resources — but lack of leadership. Ring’s Monday segment dove deeper into climate data and the misinformation driving many of the state’s environmental policies. “We’re not in a climate crisis,”…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…of fear and inefficiency.” He argued that the state’s obsession with climate mandates has paralyzed progress. “If we have abundant, affordable water and energy, we can adapt to any climate,”…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…he asked. “If you don’t believe we’re really in a climate crisis, half of the things that we’re being forced to regulate ourselves against go away.” Ring criticized how climate…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…also shape Florida’s agriculture. With 50 inches of annual rainfall, sandy soils, and high humidity, the state’s production systems differ markedly from California’s Mediterranean climate. Building Florida’s AI and AgTech…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…common sense. California can be golden again.” Papagni and McGill agreed, calling Wagner “a steady, thoughtful voice in a noisy political climate.” Papagni added, “We need calm leaders who actually…
Kings River Packing: Eight Generations of Citrus Leadership
…bag of oranges or mandarins—and check the label. “We hope it says Kings River on the back,” Silva said. “Support California citrus this year.” Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
On Target Spray Systems: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Electrostatic Technology Willie Hartman (left) with the Ag Meter at FIRA At FIRA 2025 in Woodland, California, agricultural innovation took the spotlight as…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
The November 3 edition of the AgNet News Hour delivered a mix of optimism and realism as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill recapped the week’s biggest ag stories and welcomed back Sonny Toor, owner…