…being a leader in ag tech. These restrictions limit productivity and innovation, even when autonomous equipment could operate safely in scenarios like mowing orchard rows or applying pesticides. Labor and…
America’s Biggest Farm Boom: 1860–1910
…billion. This increase reflects growing productivity, improved market access through railroads, and the rising importance of agriculture to America’s developing industrial economy. The Legacy of America’s Most Dramatic Agricultural Expansion…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…the board of the California Ag Tech Alliance, working to integrate technology into modern farming. From autonomous sprayers to advanced sensors, innovation is key to sustaining productivity amid labor shortages…
Early 19th Century Farming Shaped America’s Economy
…the land, increasing both productivity and value. Sell the land for more than they paid. Move further west and repeat the process on new acreage. This cycle allowed families to…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…can be high-tech and high-impact.” Wetli closed by encouraging California farmers to learn more. “Our goal is to help growers cut costs, improve productivity, and make smarter, data-driven decisions,” he…
How Railroads Transformed American Agriculture in the 1860s
…new age of productivity and expansion. Legacy of the Railroad Era The mid-19th century partnership between railroads and agriculture laid the groundwork for America’s rise as a global agricultural powerhouse….
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…more efficient: More milk is produced on fewer acres Better technology boosts productivity The sector continues to meet global demand with a smaller footprint And, again, California’s dairy products meet…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…of productivity, fairness, and opportunity. “I do believe this state can be golden again,” he added. A Message to California’s Agricultural Community Before signing off, Wagner thanked the Ag Meter…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…while oats and hay returned others, maintaining productivity year after year. This simple yet powerful strategy became the cornerstone of soil conservation in the United States. A New Agricultural Mindset…
Westward Expansion Transforms 1850s American Farming
…Seeds From Kentucky, pioneers carried expertise in improved seed selection and livestock breeding. Their advancements helped improve animal quality and crop productivity in the challenging new environment. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania and…
How Draft Horses Powered American Farming
…and powering early equipment. These animals were essential to agricultural productivity, but as machinery advanced during the 1850s and 1860s, farmers quickly discovered the limits of their existing livestock. Oxen,…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…next year. “This isn’t about replacing people,” Mégret said. “It’s about giving them better tools and restoring balance between productivity and sustainability.” In the second half of the program, Hannah Johnson joined…
First American Silo: How Fred Hatch Revolutionized Grain Storage in 1873
…From those early wooden and brick structures to today’s towering steel silos, Hatch’s pioneering idea continues to support agricultural productivity and food security. The next time you drive past a…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…Secretary Karen Ross on Proposition 50. Ross emphasized productivity, storage projects like Sites Reservoir being “closer than ever,” and the need to manage both flood and drought risk but declined…