…Jacobs and the hosts discuss: Rising labor costs and shifting labor laws Regulatory obstacles that complicate planting, harvesting, and processing Water restrictions and the loss of high-quality farmland to development…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…more efficient. Jungman discussed innovations such as autonomous weeding robots and other smart tools designed to reduce labor demands. A dedicated tech walk and evening reception on Wednesday will showcase…
Inside the AgNet News Hour: Meat Markets, Organic Innovation, and the Future of Farming
…numbers Rising labor and operational costs Expanding automation Increasing regulatory burdens Concerns for rural communities dependent on packing-house jobs These factors, they note, are reshaping beef production and accelerating the…
Women Farmers of the Civil War
…people to accomplish more work in less time—a critical advantage during wartime labor shortages. Women worked tirelessly to support their families and the armies on both sides of the conflict….
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…tells me.” Addressing Labor and Policy Challenges Labor availability and regulatory pressures continue to shape farming operations. Giannelli describes the gap between policymakers and agricultural realities: “A lot of these…
Jason Gianelli: Water, Labor, and the Future of Farming in the South Valley
The November 21 edition of the AgNet News Hour closed out the week with a powerful, wide-ranging interview featuring Jason Gianelli, fourth-generation Kern County farmer and Director of Farming for Old River…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…devices, ensuring proper mapping, placement, and full-system functionality. This model not only improves accuracy and consistency, but also reduces labor needs for the grower and ag retailers who no longer…
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…don’t have to do a thing,” Pistoresi said. “We handle installation, mapping, monitoring, and maintenance. It gives growers peace of mind and removes labor headaches.” Beyond pest control, Semios is…
Southern Agriculture: The Rise of Plantations and Cotton’s Global Impact
…backbone of the region’s economy, driving both domestic and international trade. The success of these crops depended heavily on labor-intensive production and fertile soil, both of which played key roles…
SOLIX Robotics: Solar-Powered Autonomy for Modern Farmers
…the Modern Labor Challenge Labor shortages remain one of the most significant issues facing farmers. Wetli notes that SOLIX isn’t designed to eliminate labor but to make labor smarter and…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…is built to optimize input use and reduce dependence on manual labor. “Labor is one of the biggest challenges in agriculture,” he said. “This doesn’t replace people — it helps them work smarter….
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…techniques, crops, and community traditions that enriched the agricultural landscape. The result was a powerful synergy between railroads, land policy, and immigrant labor—a combination that propelled American farming into a…
Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage
…get all these nuts shipped overseas.” Automation, Port Efficiency, and the Future of Labor Ports like Long Beach handle staggering volumes of containers, and the logistics behind organizing them is,…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…Need for Ag-Tech-Fluent Professionals A major topic of discussion was the changing labor landscape. As older farmworkers retire and fewer young people pursue traditional farm labor roles, automation becomes increasingly…