…Outlook for the 2025–2026 Citrus Season Though early in the season, Silva expressed full confidence in this year’s crop. BRIX levels—an indicator of sweetness—are already measuring 12 or higher, signaling…
Almond Market Outlook and Ag Education Lead the Conversation on AgNet News Hour
…prices.” He noted that market panic early in the season — driven by a July estimate near 3 billion pounds — caused prices to tumble almost 80 cents per pound….
Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand
…calculate crop size based on edible yield, higher damage means a smaller effective supply. Inside the 2025 Almond Market: Supply, Pricing, Tariffs, and Global Demand Market Reaction: From Collapse to…
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…high U.S. beef prices—prompted concern. “There were some things he said about Argentina and the reason why beef prices are so high that weren’t really favorable to cattlemen and weren’t…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…use fewer resources and inputs efficiently. We have to measure everything — for regulators and for our own operations.” FIRA, he added, has become a vital showcase for emerging technologies….
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…consumer prices, they triggered a temporary futures market dip and confusion among producers. “He’s trying to help, but when you insert yourself directly into the market, it sends shockwaves all…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…and tech startups to accelerate innovation while protecting farm jobs. “There’s no intent to replace skilled farm workers,” Johnson said. “It’s about making their jobs safer, higher-quality, and more connected…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…crops in the United States. With soldiers and civilians alike needing bread and other staples, demand soared—and so did prices. Farmers across the Midwest and East quickly responded, planting more…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…prices just as producers begin recovering from pandemic-era losses. Lane emphasized that while the Trump administration’s beef stabilization plan offers promise—focusing on herd rebuilding, processing expansion, and grazing access—import balance…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…environmental pressures. Biologicals and nature-based inputs will become increasingly important, but require more research and validation. Additionally, UC ANR is exploring opportunities to upcycle agricultural byproducts into high-value inputs, creating…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…innovative Iowa farmer recognized the importance of proper grain storage. To avoid selling his crops at low prices, he purchased a grain flat house in Conover, Iowa, and soon expanded…
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…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…a much higher standard,” Bryan said. “If we were across the border in another state, those same rules wouldn’t apply.” Despite the challenges, Bryan takes pride in the safety and…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…Gabe Sibley, CEO and co-founder of Verdant Robotics, is at the forefront of this revolution. Verdant Robotics leverages machine learning, computer vision, and AI to deliver inputs on crops with…



















