…system called the Sharpshooter. Yagow explained that the machine uses AI and 3D field mapping to identify weeds and crops in real time and deliver micro-targeted applications, reducing liquid use…
From Sheriff to Supervisor: Margaret Mims’ Vision for Fresno County’s Future
…cotton operations, Mims stresses that policymakers must understand how food actually gets from the field to the grocery store. Immigration, Labor, and Accountability Labor shortages and immigration reform were also…
AgNet News Hour: Nutrition Policy, Prop 50, and California Agriculture Under Pressure
…raisins, noting that domestic growers face higher regulatory burdens without a level playing field. The show closes with discussion of water storage, rising gas prices, California’s growing budget deficit, stalled…
AgNet News Hour: Policy, Innovation & the Future of Agriculture
…for a federal investigation into alleged Mexican strawberry dumping. Papagni and Boyer emphasize the importance of protecting domestic agriculture and ensuring American farmers can compete on a level playing field….
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…event will focus this year on raisin grapes, featuring classroom presentations in the morning and a field demonstration in the afternoon. Attendees will see mechanical pruning equipment in action and…
California Raisins & Grape Innovation: AgNet News Hour Highlights
…at UC Kearney in Parlier, California. The full-day event features morning classroom presentations on raisin varieties, rootstocks, pest management, and afternoon field demonstrations of mechanical pruning techniques. Zhuang encouraged all…
California Water Solutions: Inside Turlock Irrigation District
…crises—wildfires, floods, or droughts—but effective water management requires constant preparation. Wet and average years, he says, are exactly when the state should be planning for the next drought. Behind TID’s…
California FFA: Growing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…statewide. FFA reaches 108,000 students across 374 chapters, offering education, leadership, and career preparation. Otto explains, “Our hope is that students leave with a better understanding of agriculture and become…
Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact
…wanted to be an open book.” Janae Wallace: Miss Rodeo California’s Year of Dedication and Impact Preparation and Dedication Winning Miss Rodeo California required dedication and preparation. Janae spent months…
AgNet News Hour Podcast Recap: Agriculture Policy, Rodeo Ambassadors, and Holiday Cheer
…award among a field of elite competitors. She discusses the demanding travel schedule, horsemanship expectations, public speaking responsibilities, and constant professionalism required in the role—along with the challenges of representing…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…political roles. Farm Sense: AI Technology for Smarter Farming Following the main interview, the show turns to innovation in the field with Leslie Hickle and Eamonn Keogh of Farm Sense….
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
Todd Burkdoll When Todd Burkdoll speaks, California agriculture listens. A Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Burkdoll brings decades of hands-on experience, deep technical knowledge, and a grounded perspective…
SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests
…nearly all major tree crops in California. SEMIOS takes a full-service approach, combining innovative products with experienced people and dedicated field service teams. Technicians work directly in orchards and vineyards,…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…field experience, Isaak joined the show to discuss citrus nutrition strategies that help growers protect fruit, improve brix levels, and position their crop for premium markets. With citrus markets fluctuating…