…has introduced one of its most forward-looking initiatives yet — an Ag Tech program, bridging the gap between traditional farming and modern technology. From the Classroom to the Farm While…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…farms more than 100 acres of almonds in La Grande, told listeners that real-world experience shapes everything he does as an educator. “I’m a farmer first,” he said. “That’s why…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
Amish farmer plowing field with draft horses. Photo by Brad Weaver on Unsplash Before the mid-1800s, American farms depended on horses and oxen to provide the muscle for plowing, hauling,…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…opened the show with a call to “take care of today’s farming before tomorrow’s farming,” stressing that growers must survive regulatory and water challenges before they can embrace full automation….
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…cases, whole harvests were wiped out before farmers could act. These infestations, combined with the already poor yields, made wheat farming an increasingly risky venture in the years following the…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…every level—from PhDs designing new technology to farm workers learning to operate advanced equipment. Why Saving American Farming Matters Though not a farmer himself, Youtsey’s passion for agriculture comes from…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…latest autonomous robotics technology, and the insights of UC Agriculture & Natural Resources (UC ANR) and The Reservoir founder Danny Bernstein on the state’s farming future. The show opened with…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…1873 invention marked a turning point in American farming. His curiosity and problem-solving spirit led to a lasting contribution that shaped how farmers store feed and grain across the country….
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…to Family Farms What began as a solution for large-scale operations has now expanded to include medium and small growers alike. Thompson explained that as GUSS technology evolved, it became…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…Valley by the late 1930s. From there, farming became a family legacy. “My grandfather and his brothers farmed together,” Bryan explained. “As their families grew, they split up, and what…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Gabe Sibley Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops….
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…We have to tell our story better.” Snider emphasized the Farm Bureau’s expanding educational programs that introduce local schoolchildren to farming through Farm Days and FFA partnerships. “Kids think food…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…the heart of American farming. Van Groningen, dubbed the “Pumpkin King of California,” joined the show from Manteca, where his family farm grows over 60 varieties of pumpkins ranging from…
How Wheat Transformed Mid-Atlantic Farming Before the American Revolution
…income. These family farms were the foundation of early American agriculture, producing enough to feed local communities and export surpluses. To pay for imported manufactured goods from Europe, mid-Atlantic farmers…