…Kansas Senators Pat Roberts and Bob Dole, both known for their lifelong advocacy for American farmers and rural communities. Their inclusion underscores the Hall’s ongoing mission: to honor those who…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…Message to Farmers: UC ANR Is Your Partner When asked what he would like farmers listening to know, Youtsey offers a candid and heartfelt message: He acknowledges that well-meaning people…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…Show in Woodland. Arav Gupta of Bonsai explained how their retrofit kits can turn any existing tractor into an autonomous vehicle — helping farmers save on labor and fuel while…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…grain storage was a persistent challenge for farmers who struggled to keep their harvest safe from spoilage, rot, and rodent damage. Hatch’s creative solution to this problem would set a…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…to take a position on Prop 50. The exchange underscored a broader tension the show has explored all month: farmers want immediate, concrete steps that preserve rural representation while long-promised…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…his community. The Cargill Brothers Join Forces A year later, the farmer’s younger brother, Sam, joined the effort. Together, the brothers began constructing more flat storage houses for nearby farmers…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…it to go down one row to spraying millions of acres—it’s been an incredible journey,” Thompson said. How Growers Can Get Started For farmers ready to see the benefits firsthand,…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…by connecting the dots between these innovators: “Whether it’s fertilizers from TK, fungicides from Bayer, or automation from GUSS, California farmers are leading the world in adapting, innovating, and feeding…
The Birth of the FFA Blue Jacket: A Proud Tradition Since 1933
Courtesy of National FFA Organization The Beginning of a National Legacy I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. The history of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) is…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…mission is to “help farmers stay ahead of change through research and innovation.” Another highlight came from Raquel Gomez, agronomist for Brandt, who showcased the company’s work on micronutrients, adjuvants,…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…be able to learn and innovate with these resources.” Supporting Small Farmers Through Innovation As an Illinois native now deeply rooted in the Central Valley, Koepke understands the challenges facing…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…three steps ahead to stay functional and viable,” Bryan noted. Regulations: Burden and Benefit California farmers operate under some of the strictest agricultural regulations in the world. Bryan sees both…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…reach out directly for demos. “We’re demoing every week across specialty row crop areas in the United States and now in Central America,” Sibley says. Interested farmers can visit verdantrobotics.com…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…ag-producing county in the nation, and Snider said the Farm Bureau’s mission is clear — to defend agriculture against overregulation, labor challenges, and water shortages. “Farmers are producing more with…