…cut input costs, labor needs, and environmental impact all at once. Ecorobotix recently raised $150 million in funding to expand its U.S. operations and announced plans to begin assembling products in America…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…state funding cuts, UC ANR is revitalizing its footprint through innovation to meet growers’ needs. “Our goal,” Youtsey explains, “is to keep farming vibrant here in California and continue responding…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…“The $250 million they’re using is actually Prop 36’s money—the anti-crime bill. Voters said yes to Prop 36 to stop crazy crime, but instead of funding that, Newsom took the…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…the next generation of leaders in agriculture. However, Kester warns that funding remains a concern. “We just have to make sure the funding doesn’t go away for the program across…
Lisa Kerr Warns of Policy Threats and Fights for California Farmers
…own experiences in Taft to the struggles farmers now face. She explained how state and federal policies, backed by billions in grant funding, have deliberately targeted industries like oil, gas,…
California Farmers Face Policy, Energy, and Innovation Challenges
…Funding for Innovation Despite the grim outlook, Kerr sees positive momentum in new funding opportunities for agricultural innovation. She highlights the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), which has…
Edward Ring Brings Water Solutions to the AgNet News Hour
…the weekend ahead and then touched on national food issues, including McDonald’s pledge of $200 million toward regenerative agriculture practices. Partnering with Cargill, Coca-Cola, and USDA, the company is funding…
California’s Water Crisis: Edward Ring Calls for Abundance Over Scarcity
…political obstruction and mismanagement. He pointed out that state leaders often resist projects aligned with federal initiatives for partisan reasons, even when funding is available. Silicon Valley’s Growing Stake in…
Reedley College Ag Conference 2025: Innovation, Careers & Farming’s Future
…conference was designed by asking three key groups — farmers, ag faculty, and students — what they need most. Growers identified pain points, information gaps, and opportunities for funding and…
California Almond Harvest 2025: Prices and Yields
…funds for the Center for Land-Based Learning, which delivers agricultural curriculum in schools across California. For eight years, Malanca and co-founder Eric have donated $10,000 annually, funding scholarships for high…
Big News for Dairy and Almond Growers: USDA Announces $1 Billion Relief Program, Almond Yields Down
…Relief Program, are designed to offset increased feed costs caused by the flooding and wildfires of 2023 and 2024. This brings total ELRP funding to a record $2 billion. Importantly,…
Melissa Oberti on Grapes, Almonds, and Water Challenges
…is dividing our property,” she explains. The project relies on state cap-and-trade funding and private investment, but Melissa questions its feasibility and the long-term consequences for local agriculture. Water Crisis:…
California Trucking Rules Under Fire: EPA Pushback
…contain the spread. The discovery highlights the ongoing vigilance needed to protect California agriculture from invasive species. Sites Reservoir Funding Boost Finally, there was a rare bit of good news…
Florida Citrus and Specialty Crops: Frank Giles on Challenges, Optimism, and Innovation
…fruit eligible for processing, a “big breakthrough” that industry leaders have sought for years. Additionally, block grants for hurricane relief and over $100 million in state funding for citrus research…