In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, commodity expert and fourth-generation farmer Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities delivers one of the most insightful breakdowns of California agriculture heading into…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…fourth-generation farmer, Foglio understands the challenge of keeping family operations alive. With land prices inflated — often purchased by outside investors or through 1031 exchanges — young farmers face nearly…
Faith, Farming, and the Future: Dan Janzen at the Organic Growers Summit
…farmers spiritually, emotionally, and practically. A 40-Year Legacy of Encouragement and Community FCFI was born nearly four decades ago as farmers across the U.S. faced devastating economic pressures. Commodity prices…
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…
John Duarte on California’s Future: Agriculture, Leadership & Change
…sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation,…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…on is growing food. That’s hard enough without the extra challenges.” Even so, he remains deeply committed to responsible stewardship. Farmers: The Original Environmentalists Jacobs believes farmers are among the…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…faced by growers in the Golden State. While Illinois farmers primarily manage seasonal planting and harvest cycles, California’s farmers contend with year-round demands, stringent regulations, water limitations, and labor constraints….
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…understanding of farming within both his family and the broader community. Farmers as Environmental Stewards Jason Giannelli emphasizes that farmers are among the greatest environmentalists. “Why would I want to…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…up,” he joked. “I farmer down.” But the challenges facing today’s farmers aren’t funny. Gianelli described how quickly the landscape has changed, especially with towns expanding into farmland and new…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…goods and people. These developments opened vast new regions to farming and linked distant markets more efficiently than ever before. The Farmer’s Economic Strategy Even though most farms were self-sustaining,…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…farmer has to be smarter, faster, and more innovative.” What makes Semios stand out, he said, is its people. “Our field team takes pride in their work. Everything we install—every…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…on its own, monitors crop health, and applies herbicide only where weeds exist — saving farmers up to 90 percent on chemical use.” The unit’s design is entirely self-sustaining. “It’s…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…remains truly farmer-led and deeply grounded in real-world needs. The Resilience of Farmers—and the Advocacy Behind Them AgMeter host Nick noted that farmers are some of the most resilient people…