…creating an uneven playing field for California growers. “Pretty much across the board, guys are happy with how things turned out crop-wise,” said Isom. “But our costs continue to rise…
Inside Butte County Agriculture: Education, Community, and Critical Issues
…region regularly drive past almond orchards, rice fields, walnut groves, citrus, and grazing cattle. The Agribee and similar outreach programs help them connect those sights—and their own food—to the industry…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…mulches altogether in some fields. Embracing the Future: Robotics, AI, and Smart Tools Technology is rapidly reshaping agriculture, and Jacobs is all in. Tools already in use or being explored…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…Bakersfield north to Kings County. He laughed as he recalled the enormous size of his family—both in acreage and height—and the agricultural heritage passed down through generations. “I don’t cowboy…
Anna Genasci Champions Ag Education and Community Pride in Stanislaus County
…ships rise together.” A major highlight of the interview was Genasci’s passion for ag education for children. Just three weeks ago, she helped organize a field trip day where 1,200…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…Bakersfield to Washington, Semios designed its support system to be as responsive as the data it provides. Behind the technology is a field services team grounded in agriculture and dedicated…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…to find each other. It’s sustainable, effective, and it reduces chemical reliance.” Each orchard or vineyard receives one emitter per acre, installed and serviced by Semios’ own field team. “Growers…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…how the company’s autonomous SOLIX platform is poised to revolutionize field scouting, spraying, and farm labor efficiency. Who Is Solinftec? Solinftec is an 18-year-old agricultural technology company with a global…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…ag-tech company behind the SOLIX autonomous sprayer. The discussion highlighted how robotics, AI, and solar power are transforming fieldwork and offering growers new tools to save money, time, and labor. Wetli explained…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…like Best Drayage. Because Best Drayage invests heavily in vetting drivers and operating legally, the removal of unqualified or illegally licensed drivers “levels the playing field.” Many operators offering unsustainably…
Jeff Cox Explains the Freight Factor Behind California’s Ag Exports
…for us,” Cox said. “We’re not the cheapest option, but we do things right. When the bad actors get weeded out, it levels the playing field.” Beyond compliance, Cox said…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…and automated tools are designed for real-world functionality in the field. Growers at FIRA were actively engaging with developers—asking questions, offering suggestions, and exploring ways technology could improve efficiency and…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…arrived, advertising and pricing normalized, and movement improved significantly. This rebound, combined with continued picking, positions California grapes well into the winter months. Weather, Preparation, and Late-Season Harvest Late-season rains…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…difference. California-grown food may cost more, but it is safer, fresher, and produced with strict environmental and labor standards. Ference called for a level playing field and stronger support for…