…some of the strictest predator protections in the country. That decision, Roberti said, left ranchers defenseless. Under California law, ranchers are prohibited from hazing, deterring, or defending against wolves —…
Harry Ferguson and the Tractor Innovation That Changed Farming
…His work fundamentally changed how tractors and implements function together, improving efficiency, safety, and productivity for farmers worldwide. The Birth of Modern Tractor Technology Ferguson is credited with developing and…
Why California Growers and Agribusinesses Should Look East to the 2026 Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
…specialists, and agribusiness suppliers to focus on practical solutions, emerging research, and innovative technologies that apply across diverse production systems. For California farmers, many of the topics covered at the…
Dayna Ghirardelli Says Sonoma County Agriculture Is Under Constant Attack — and Still Standing
…in other regions, Ghirardelli noted that predator issues, NGOs, and environmental lawsuits are increasingly being used as tools to financially bleed farmers dry. “They don’t need to win,” she said….
American Agriculture’s Expansion in the Early 1900s
…scientific research and modernization. Farmers across the country were adopting new practices aimed at improving productivity, restoring soil health, and strengthening regional agricultural economies. This period marked an important transition,…
America’s 1870s Agricultural Revolution
…the patenting of barbed wire in 1874. Barbed wire allowed farmers and ranchers to fence rangeland, ending the era of unrestricted open-range grazing. This innovation improved livestock management and protected…
California Wolves Push Ranchers to the Brink as Heather Hadwick Demands Action
…wolf policies are failing ranchers, rural families, and public safety. Heather Hadwick Assemblywoman District 1 Hadwick explained that while wolves have been present in Northern California for several years, the…
Colorado Agriculture: Mining, Railroads, and Early Farms
…encouraged population growth but also enabled farmers to ship products to distant markets, expanding the reach and profitability of Colorado farms. A Legacy of Resilience The early settlers’ ability to…
Heather Hadwick Sounds the Alarm on California’s Growing Wolf Crisis
…collar location data so ranchers can act proactively rather than after losses occur. She acknowledges coexistence may be required under California law—but insists ranchers must be given real tools, not…
Kalem Barsarian Sounds the Alarm on the Future of California Raisins
…tons this season, meaning surplus inventories continue to build. That oversupply has weakened grower prices and intensified pressure on packers and farmers alike. Barsarian also points to massive acreage losses….
Verdant Robotics’ Sharpshooter Is Redefining Precision Weed Control
…application are changing the way farmers manage weeds, inputs, and profitability. Verdant Robotics was founded by leaders from both the self-driving vehicle industry and commercial agriculture, supported by engineers with…
California Pears vs. Argentina Imports: Chris Zanobini Sounds the Alarm on a Market Under Pressure
…pear industry is fighting for survival. Zanobini explained that California’s pear industry is relatively small, with only about 60 growers remaining—many of them fifth- and sixth-generation family farmers. Pear orchards…
Drones, Sharpshooter Precision, and Almond Bloom Protection: Technology Takes Over AgNet News Hour
…and older farmers can learn quickly and put the technology to work. Next, Papagni interviewed Chad Yagow of Verdant Robotics, a company turning heads with its “aim before it applies”…
From Wagons to Pickups: The Evolution of Farm Transportation
…of American agriculture, two-wheel carts were sufficient for settlers managing small plots of land. These simple carts allowed farmers to carry essential supplies and harvests with minimal effort. The Rise…