…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…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…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…