…importance of soil stewardship. Through hard lessons learned from erosion, dust storms, and declining yields, the movement toward soil conservation began to take hold. Today, farmers and ranchers embrace sustainable…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…remains committed to pushing for better policies, reducing regulatory burdens, and supporting long-term economic stability for farmers and ranchers. While challenges vary across commodities, he believes the overall direction is…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…local production could achieve multiple goals: creating high-paying jobs, stabilizing local economies, and reducing natural methane emissions. “If we drilled here, we’d create tens of thousands of really good jobs,”…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…in the state that’ll pay a significant portion of the cost,” Boyd said. “They recognize the benefits of reducing pesticide use.” At FIRA, Boyd expressed particular interest in new targeted…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…the Central Valley,” he said. “They have to handle mud, weather, and dust — not just lab floors.” Autonomous Equipment and Collaboration with Growers Autonomous vehicles were another major highlight…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…If we move away from that, the Valley could turn into a dust bowl.” That’s why he and his team at Merced College remain focused on innovation, workforce alignment, and…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…cameras and AI to identify individual weeds, applying herbicide only where needed — reducing chemical use by up to 95 percent. “We call it plant-by-plant crop care,” Mégret explained. “We replace…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…board, there’s no risk of chemical exposure. The computer’s control also minimizes drift, reducing waste and environmental impact. And from a business standpoint, the cost savings are significant. In a…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…learning with the practical needs of growers. From reducing labor and input costs to unlocking new value in crops, the company’s innovations are reshaping what’s possible in modern farming. With…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…ripple effect. “No water for farmers means more dust, more valley fever, more gophers and rats eating irrigation lines,” he said. “And we still send 70 percent of our rainwater…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…has had a strong 2025, Perez noted. The company continues to innovate in pest management, irrigation, and climate monitoring. Its solutions aim to improve fruit quality while reducing labor and…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…a good neighbor,” he said. “That means managing dust, preventing runoff, and engaging with nearby urban environments. Ag is going above and beyond.” A Shared Responsibility Broad’s message is clear:…
Alexandra Duarte’s Fight for California’s Future
…California’s greatness by protecting agriculture, reforming water and forest policies, and reducing unnecessary regulations. “We are in crisis mode here in California,” she said. “We need to preserve a great…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…1900s, Thompson Seedless dominated raisin production for generations. Today, however, it is being replaced by earlier-maturing grape varieties that allow raisins to dry on the vine, increasing efficiency and reducing…