…technology—the creation of the Deere & Mansur corn planter. As agriculture expanded across the United States, so did the need for more accurate and efficient planting equipment. This growing demand…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…financial burden on farmers and ranchers. Other major challenges include: High labor costs Rising input and equipment costs Water uncertainty Freight and supply chain pressures Farmers want to pay fair…
Navigating California’s Agricultural Regulations: Insights from Bryan Little of the California Farm Bureau
…Little highlights the restrictions on autonomous tractors and other automated agricultural equipment, which are largely governed by Cal OSHA regulations dating back to 1977. “These regulations effectively preclude the use…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…being a leader in ag tech. These restrictions limit productivity and innovation, even when autonomous equipment could operate safely in scenarios like mowing orchard rows or applying pesticides. Labor and…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…that prevent autonomous equipment from operating independently in fields. While driverless taxis and cars roam the streets of San Francisco, a robotic tractor still legally requires a human standing nearby….
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…more efficient. Instead of forcing growers to choose between hauling grain, repairing equipment, or scouting fields, SOLIX handles foundational agronomic tasks so growers can focus on higher-value work. This shift,…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…will be those who can operate advanced equipment while understanding the nuances of day-to-day farm work. These individuals bridge critical gaps, helping growers integrate new technologies into their operations. The…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…Education Center, which recently received $30 million from the state to create a Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture—plus an additional $5 million in federal funding for equipment. “We’re…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
Vetch being cut by horse drawn farm equipment Original Collection: Farm Crops Department Photographic Collection Item Number: P130:25 Taken circa 1940 Photo by The Oregon State University Collections and Archives…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…Approach Unlike many equipment companies, On Target takes an old-school, customer-first approach. California growers can test equipment directly in their own fields before making a purchase. “We put it in…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…platforms, chutes and a multitude of replacement parts for nut harvesting and harvesting equipment and much more! Both our in-store and outside sales staff have the knowledge to answer any…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…the Central Valley,” he said. “They have to handle mud, weather, and dust — not just lab floors.” Autonomous Equipment and Collaboration with Growers Autonomous vehicles were another major highlight…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…digital literacy and equipment operation. Its flexible, skill-centered approach ensures that students either transfer successfully to four-year universities or move directly into high-demand agricultural jobs. “We’re making sure our graduates…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…California agriculture will depend on,” Jacobson explained. “Whether it’s digital literacy, equipment operation, or AI-driven ag systems — our students are ready to step into those jobs right away.” The…