The Cattle on Feed Report is pointing to a steady beef supply just in time for the upcoming grilling season, according to recent USDA data and industry analysis. Livestock economist…
Wine Industry at a Crossroads: Crisis, Comeback & What’s Next
…AI and data-driven tools as opportunities—not threats—helping producers make smarter, faster decisions in an increasingly complex market. A Message to the Industry—and Consumers Karavidas leaves listeners of the interview with…
Farms, Food, Future: Inside F3 Innovate’s Vision for Agriculture
…The goal is to bring high-powered computing to the Central Valley and explore how artificial intelligence can solve real agricultural problems. Through data challenges and collaborative projects, students, startups, and…
Ag Innovation and the Future of Farming; F3 Innovate Highlights Technology and Workforce Development
…that the future of agriculture is increasingly tied to technology, describing farms as becoming more like tech-driven operations. From automation and robotics to artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making, new tools…
Inside Agriculture’s Turning Point: Mike Johanns on Policy, Profitability, and the Future
…technology, data, and smarter systems. Trade, Biofuels, and Global Competition Looking ahead, Johanns outlines key priorities for U.S. agriculture: Strengthening global trade relationships to stay competitive with countries like Brazil…
From Water Challenges to Agave Innovation: The Woolf Farming Story
…broader shift in agriculture—where environmental stewardship is just as important as productivity. At the same time, both Wiley and Haley are embracing technology. From AI-driven decision-making to data analysis, the…
Agave Opportunity Grows in California; Wolf Family Pushes Innovation Amid Water Challenges
…becoming a bigger part of agriculture’s future. From automation to artificial intelligence, the next generation of farmers—including Haley and Wiley Wolf—is exploring how data and innovation can improve efficiency, sustainability,…
Growing the Future: Ag in the Classroom Reaches California Students
…introducing young people to the wide range of careers within agriculture. While many students associate agriculture only with farming, Fletcher explains the industry includes opportunities in technology, communications, mechanics, data…
Dairy Leadership: Melvin Mederios on the Future of Milk
…enough cottage cheese in the containers right now,” Mederios said. Fluid milk consumption, which had been declining for years, also appears to be stabilizing. Data from DFA processing plants suggests…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…But Bee Hero takes a more data-driven approach. Instead of focusing solely on box counts, the company uses in-hive sensor technology to measure colony strength — specifically frame counts and…
Robert Thomas and the Birth of the Farmer’s Almanac
…brought together his literary skill and astronomical knowledge to publish his first Farmer’s Almanac. Almanacs at the time were invaluable tools for farmers. They offered weather predictions, astronomical data, planting…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…to maximize existing resources: Retrofitting natural gas plants for baseload power to reduce reliance on intermittent renewables. Decentralized energy generation through data center reactors, EV storage, and small modular nuclear…
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…than making drastic cuts, Rogers encourages growers to rely on soil and tissue data to make targeted adjustments. Fine-tuning rates based on real-time information is a smarter approach than wholesale…
Bee Season in Full Swing, Highlighting Pollination Urgency for Almond Growers
…who explained how technology is changing the pollination game. Traditionally, growers rely on a standard rate of two hives per acre. BeeHero takes a more data-driven approach, using in-hive sensors…