…released, Toor was among those who believed it was too high. As harvest progressed, his outlook proved correct. Current indicators place the crop slightly under 2.7 billion pounds, down from…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
Trump, Trade & U.S. Beef: Kevin Kester on Cattle Markets
…demand has not weakened. “Not one iota yet,” he emphasizes. High-quality U.S. beef remains in high demand because grading is at an all-time high—more Prime and Choice than ever. “That’s…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…not working,” he said. Many farmers, he explained, already know about high-tech solutions but find them prohibitively expensive. The Reservoir helps bridge that gap by connecting startups with real-world agricultural…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…farming keeps him grounded and informed. Driving along Highway 99 near Le Grand, California, one passes through the same rural landscape that shaped Jacobsen’s upbringing and continues to influence his…
Merced College Dean Cody Jacobson Champions the Future of California Ag Education
…his leadership path and continues to recruit students through FFA and high-school outreach. “You don’t have to grow up on a farm to love farming,” he said. “FFA teaches communication,…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…That theme carried through both interviews as the hosts connected global innovation with California’s local realities. Dominique Mégret joined live from FIRA USA in Woodland, introducing Ecorobotix’s revolutionary ultra-high-precision sprayer. The system uses…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…workforce to meet future demands. UC ANR is working on both fronts. Youtsey highlights the need to “skate to where the puck will be,” investing in and training people at…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…“We spray at exact speeds, apply exact amounts, and eliminate overspray or double passes.” This precision translates into higher yields, better crop quality, and improved safety. Without an operator on…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…generate high-growth career paths for students, researchers, and growers alike.” The organization is not only focused on strengthening the regional economy but also on ensuring that students and future professionals…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…come with high costs.” He pointed to the California Air Resources Board and other agencies that impose additional restrictions on farmers, creating uneven competition with other states. “We’re held to…
How Immigrant Farmers Shaped Early American Agriculture
…and soil management. Their disciplined methods set high standards for efficient fieldwork in the developing nation. Scottish and Irish Farmers: Herding and Livestock Expertise In contrast, Scottish and Irish farmers…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…article discussing “the demise of the California wine industry,” highlighting how shifting consumer habits and market forces are reshaping one of the state’s most iconic agricultural exports. A Cycle of…