…to broadcast spraying, the Sharpshooter reduces liquid application volumes by 96 to 99 percent, significantly lowering chemical use, water, and adjuvants. Just as importantly, this precision minimizes off-target exposure, helping…
World Ag Expo 2026 Showcases Global Ag Innovation
…museum, and school tours, the Agri-Center educates students year-round. During the Expo, youth organizations, FFA members, and students are a common sight, gaining hands-on exposure to agriculture, technology, and career…
George Zhuang on Raisins, Innovation, and Fresno Grapes
…exposure led him to study wine and food chemistry as an undergraduate, followed by a master’s degree at Michigan State University. In 2013, he moved to California, first working with…
Food Dyes, Kids, and Behavior: One Family’s Story
…body for days. That means behavior may not improve instantly after elimination, and symptoms can return for several days after exposure. For that reason, Krier recommended making dietary changes during…
California Farm Bureau 107th Annual Meeting: Highlights, Advocacy Wins, and Preparing the Next Generation
…efforts to engage policymakers through on-farm visits, fostering understanding among elected officials who may have little prior exposure to agriculture. Engaging the Next Generation: FFA and Young Farmers The Future…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…fostering youth involvement in agriculture. Through partnerships with local farms, college students can attend at no cost, gaining exposure to the industry and the opportunity to ask questions and learn…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…whether people become more engaged once they learn about agriculture firsthand, Jacobsen didn’t hesitate: absolutely. Adults with little exposure to farming are often fascinated when they discover even the most…
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…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…America (FFA) students. “Many tell me they’ve never been on a farm before,” he said. “Now they want to be part of the industry.” DiBuduo agreed that ongoing exposure is…
Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future
…strides, and the reason is fiscal. Nobody wants this rampant spending of tax dollars.” For Culotti, her national appearance wasn’t just about exposure — it was about representation. “Having a…
Kevin Kester on Ranching, Trade, and Ag’s Next Generation
…removed from agriculture. In the 1960s, nearly everyone had a family or friend connected to farming. Today, particularly in California, very few young people have any exposure to agriculture at…
Innovation, Water, and Politics Take Center Stage in California Ag
…Fire in Napa Valley, now contained but leaving growers anxious about potential damage to premium wine grapes. With smoke, air quality concerns, and fire season lasting longer every year, the…
California Agriculture: Fires, Wolves & Farm Labor Reform
…worsening Central Valley air quality caused by wildfires, likening the smoke to winter fog. He warned that tensions between state and federal governments over forest management may intensify as fall…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads
…challenges facing California agriculture. Recent thunderstorms in the Central Valley brought rare lightning-sparked fires near Madera, while wildfires threatened vineyards in Napa Valley, raising concerns about crop damage and smoke…