…Education in Action True to their commitment to community outreach, Van Groningen & Sons often host school field trips to their pumpkin operation. “We recently had a group of kids…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
Bringing Cutting-Edge Technology to the Field Gabe Sibley Farming has long been a labor-intensive industry, but advances in robotics and artificial intelligence are beginning to transform how growers manage crops….
Verdant Robotics and Van Groningen & Sons Showcase Innovation and Tradition on AgNet News Hour
…atoms and molecules on target,” Sibley said. “It’s like having an agronomist in the field with a paintbrush — applying exactly what’s needed, where it’s needed.” He explained that the…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
…the day, it was all tree fruit and grapes,” he said. “Now it’s housing developments. Every generation needs a house, but we’re losing farmland one field at a time.” DiBuduo,…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…from technology and education to leadership in the field. Koepke began the program by outlining F3 Innovate’s mission: to transform the Central Valley into a world-class hub for agricultural technology…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…and culture. Festival founder Vickie Goudreau describes the event as a way to highlight “what is absolutely gorgeous in our valley.” From Bakersfield to the northern reaches of the Central…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…Citrus: Building Skills and Knowledge Perez reflected on his experience as a citrus PCA, which provided invaluable lessons in field scouting and pest management. Citrus farming requires year-round attention, unlike…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…you need,’ growers are coming to us with experience and asking, ‘Can we do it this way?’ It’s a real exchange of ideas.” A Full-System Approach: From Pump to Field…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…A Different Playing Field While California growers face strict labor, environmental, and food safety regulations, conditions in Turkey are very different. Cardoza described a system where most of Turkey’s 46,000…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
Life in Parkfield, California Kevin Kester is a fifth-generation rancher from Parkfield, California, a small ranching community northeast of Paso Robles in southeast Monterey County. Known as the “earthquake capital…
Pistachios, Water & Trade: Kreps on Farming’s Future
…and healthier crops. However, the early rains that came in late summer did create some challenges. Moisture can slow down harvest operations, cause muddy fields, and make hauling nuts in…
Iowa Farmer Unearths Rare Treasure from the 1850s
A Remarkable Discovery in Iowa Agriculture In March 2017, history surfaced in an Iowa farm field when farmer Robert Ellis made an extraordinary discovery. While plowing near the Missouri River,…
John Duarte on Central Valley Agriculture: Water, Prop 50, and the Future of Avocados
…clear: Duarte Nursery’s field-tested results can transform orchard profitability. He encouraged growers to take the next step. “Call Duarte Nursery at 209-531-0351 and we’ll get one of our field reps…
Shannon Douglas: Leading California Agriculture Through Opportunity and Challenge
…are questioning whether they can continue. “We’re not competing on a level playing field,” Douglas warned. “We’ve got to make sure our farmers are not at a disadvantage.” Competing on…