…highlighted the energy and enthusiasm, particularly from young farmers, who brought optimism and innovation to the event. A highlight was the “Giving Back with Farm Bureau” philanthropy project, where over…
Elaine Culotti: Why California’s Farmers, Cities, and Future Are at a Breaking Point
…electricity while providing relatively few long-term jobs. Farming, Culotti said, needs clean air, clean water, and protection—not competition for scarce resources. High-Speed Rail and a Missed Opportunity Culotti strongly defended…
California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour
California Agriculture and the Central Valley Elaine Culotti, known as the “Lipstick Farmer,” joins AgNet News Hour to discuss the state of California agriculture and the Central Valley. She highlights…
AgNet News Hour: Alexandra Duarte on California Agriculture, Water Policy, and the Future of Farming
…local business owners: high costs of water and energy, staffing shortages, and limited rural resources. Duarte argues that California doesn’t have a water shortage, but rather a “Sacramento problem”, and…
Largest Barns in the United States
…48 feet high, making it one of the most substantial barns ever built in the country. The Cooper Barn reflects a time when barns were the backbone of American farming…
Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture
…determines efficacy. In today’s high-cost farming environment, Burkdoll said, growers cannot afford inefficiency. Labor, fuel, water, equipment wear, and crop protection inputs have all risen sharply. If a product does…
AgroLiquid’s Abe Isaak on Citrus Nutrition, Frost Protection, and Boosting Brix Levels in California Citrus
…focus on raising brix levels as a proactive defense strategy. Increasing potassium and micronutrient levels in citrus trees helps convert excess water in the fruit into sugars. Higher sugar content…
The Future of California Farming: Insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities
…Central Valley Is Changing Fast Foglio described what every Central Valley resident sees daily: houses expanding into farmland at record speed. Areas like Kerman, Clovis, and Highway 41 once dominated…
John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture
…technology providers, and industry experts. Among the highlights was a conversation with Greg Christensen, Marketing Manager for High-Value Crops at John Deere, who shared insights on organic farming, autonomous equipment,…
Land IQ Insights: Mapping California Crops for Smarter Ag Decisions
…Kimmelshue emphasizes the resilience and innovation of California growers. He highlights the importance of objective, science-based decision-making to navigate competing interests for land and water, allowing agriculture to thrive despite…
California Agriculture: Water, Crop Markets & 2025 Outlook
…explained how growers are improving water use through advanced monitoring, satellite data, and soil-health strategies. He highlighted SGMA-driven land changes and stressed that California farming is not declining — it’s…
How Ohio State University Was Founded: The Land-Grant History Behind the Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College
…with the requirement that they use the proceeds to establish colleges focused on agriculture, mechanical arts, and military tactics. These land-grant institutions were designed to expand access to higher education…
Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas
…costs Lower production costs Easier global export models California, meanwhile, pays: Higher wages Higher regulatory costs More expensive production inputs Karavidas’s solution: Rapid mechanization and automation over the next 3–5…
The Future of California Agriculture: Water, Utilities, and Advocacy Insights from Roger Isom
…year, while sustainable pest management plans increase paperwork for growers without necessarily improving results. Isom also highlighted restrictions on automation, such as driverless tractors, which OSHA prohibits even though autonomous…