…Stay Aligned? AgMeter draws a comparison to football, noting Kester’s passion for the San Francisco 49ers. In football—and in family farm operations—arguments happen, but teams work toward shared goals. Can…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…it shares the farmer’s humility and grounded nature,” Bernstein said. “These aren’t boastful tech companies — they’re mission-driven. You can feel the farmer ethic in them.” He sees The Reservoir…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…programs with around 900 students. Many of those students, he recalls, came from urban backgrounds and had no connection to farming before joining FFA or 4-H. “These programs are absolutely…
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…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
The October 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled the global marketplace head-on, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill examined how trade policy, retail pricing, and foreign imports continue to shape 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….
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
The October 24 edition of the AgNet News Hour blended policy, technology, and on-the-ground perspective to close out a packed week for California agriculture. Hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…on your own farm.” Looking Ahead: The Future of Smart Farming As automation continues to shape the next generation of agriculture, GUSS is at the forefront—delivering precision, safety, and efficiency…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…agricultural future. As a nonprofit founded in the heart of California’s farming hub, F3 Innovate is focused on building the critical infrastructure for agriculture’s next era—one defined by innovation, technology,…