…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…
California Table Grapes: A Strong, High-Quality Season
…Standards in a Challenging State Nick pointed out what many growers know well: California’s world-class quality comes with higher costs. Labor, freight, and regulatory compliance all exceed the standards of…
Ian LeMay Shares California Table Grape Success Story Amid Global Competition
…regulated environment. “Yes, the costs are higher — from labor to pesticide regulation — but that’s also our badge of honor,” he said. “When buyers purchase California grapes, they can…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…produces the safest, freshest, and most abundant food supply anywhere. Losing California agriculture would have global repercussions. Importing food from countries with lower safety standards, fewer labor protections, and weaker…
Homestead Act and America’s Westward Expansion
…labor and perseverance. Families from across the nation, and immigrants from around the world, seized the chance to build new lives on fertile frontier soil. Shaping the American Agricultural Landscape…
The Rise of Plantation Agriculture in Early America
…into Maryland, where the same model of intensive labor and large landholdings took root. The success of these plantations laid the groundwork for the southern agricultural economy, setting a precedent…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…trending more positively than in recent years. Labor and Freight: Persistent Challenges With Hope for Policy Progress Labor remains a constant concern for California agriculture. The Ag Meter raised the…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…issues—water, labor, and regulation—but the complexity of each has skyrocketed,” he said. “It’s more difficult to farm today than it’s ever been, but we keep finding ways to adapt.” Representing…