…sat down with John Duarte—farmer, nursery leader, and former congressman—for a candid discussion about California’s political climate, agricultural innovation, and the future of farming families across the state. The conversation,…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…without always receiving higher margins, especially as the price gap between organic and conventional crops continues to narrow. Automation and Precision Tools: Innovation Meets Old Rules Jacobs highlights how automation,…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…space to exchange ideas, compare seasons, and learn from firsthand experience. He also highlights the Organic Grower of the Year finalists, representing innovation, stewardship, and leadership across multiple states. The…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
…“But you still need eyes on the ground. I’ll never stop checking fields with a shovel.” He also emphasized the role of dairy innovation, calling California dairies “one of the…
How Supply and Demand Shaped Early U.S. Agriculture
…on how supply aligned with global demand. Cotton Gin Innovation and Its Impact on Cotton Prices The invention of the cotton gin revolutionized cotton production across the South. With processing…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
Semios’ On-Farm Innovation: A Conversation with General Manager Stephen Pistoresi A Familiar Valley Name Returns to the Spotlight Stephen Pistoresi When Ag Meter host Nick welcomed his next guest, it…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…drive straight into ag innovation. He told listeners that Semios’ mission is simple: make farming more predictable, more profitable, and more sustainable using real-time data and smart automation. Semios, which…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…and few companies are pushing innovation as boldly as Solinftec. In a recent conversation, Ag Meter host Nick sat down with Taylor Wetli, U.S. Commercial Manager at Solinftec, to explore…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…in the field,” he said. “That’s the kind of innovation I can get behind.” Wetli, who grew up on a corn and soybean farm near Purdue University, said he’s seen firsthand…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…and Workforce Innovation Turning to FIRA USA, Johnson described the event as a showcase of cutting-edge agricultural automation—technology she jokingly referred to as “fun toys,” though she emphasized their serious…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…year demands renewed effort, innovation, and market development to maintain California’s global leadership. Innovation and New Varieties Shaping the Future Nick reflected on how dramatically the industry has changed. Once…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…in both innovation and consistency. “We’re growing more than 80 varieties of table grapes now,” LeMay said. “Since 1982, the Commission has partnered with the USDA to bring new, longer-lasting,…
How Settlers Transformed the Heart of American Agriculture
…prairie into productive farmland. This challenge directly inspired one of the most important innovations in agricultural history: the creation of the steel plow. Designed to slice cleanly through the dense…
From Barley to Cotton: How America’s Early Crops Shaped Agriculture
…across the South, the evolution of early American farming reveals how adaptability, innovation, and cultural exchange defined the nation’s agricultural roots. The lessons passed down from Native Americans and the…