…based on price. That’s the challenge — we produce the safest, most sustainable food in the world, but we need fair policies and informed consumers who understand that value.” Jacobsen…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…conclude Monday with part two, where Ring tackles climate policy, energy independence, and what he calls “the real path to a sustainable California.” Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Ethnic Roots of Early American Agriculture
…in the New World, they quickly adapted those old-world methods to the vast tracts of available land. German-American farmers were known for their practical and sustainable approach to working the…
Nanette Simonian and California Women for Agriculture Take a Stand on Prop 50
…sustainable crop growth and share new technologies with independent consultants through groups like the Association of Applied IPM Entomologists (AAIE). Simonian closed with a message of stewardship and education: “We…
AI and Automation Drive Florida’s AgTech Revolution
…and harvested by hand, the state faces mounting pressure to find sustainable solutions to labor shortages. “Everything in Florida, almost every single crop, is planted, maintained, and harvested by hand,”…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…in sustainable farming, shaping the values and practices of modern American agriculture. How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil By Mark Oppold, for the American Agriculture History Minute. Sponsored…
Electrostatic Spraying: On Target’s AgTech Revolution
…robotics firms such as Bonsai, Ectonomy, Burrow, and Kingman Ag, integrating On Target’s systems into their autonomous platforms. This synergy is paving the way for a smarter, more sustainable future…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…animals, which could then be sold at a profit, creating a more diversified and sustainable system. This shift not only helped stabilize farm incomes but also reshaped the agricultural landscape…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…essence, upskills the workforce, helping farms run more efficiently while improving employee satisfaction. “We’re helping growers solve major challenges,” Thompson explained. “We’re elevating careers and making operations more sustainable.” Precision,…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…who discussed her work developing biological and sustainable pest management tools. “We’re studying biologicals already available to growers and learning how to use them effectively,” Fann explained. She noted the…
F3 Innovate: Powering the Central Valley’s AgTech Revolution
…that’s positioning California’s Central Valley as a global leader in sustainable, data-driven agriculture. As AgMeter’s host concluded the interview, his excitement was evident: “Priscilla, I think you’re on to something,…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…adapt to new groundwater regulations under SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management Act). “We actually have more water in storage than we’re using,” he said. “Now we’re encouraging farmers to use more…
Pumpkin Power and Precision Tech: California Agriculture Shines on AgNet News Hour
…delivering exact doses of fertilizer, pollen, or herbicide. “In some fields, one machine can replace 100 workers,” Sibley noted. “It’s not about replacing people — it’s about keeping farms sustainable…
Bill Jones: Fixing California’s Water and Future
…fixes—is the only sustainable solution for the state’s agricultural workforce and national security. The Central Valley’s Lifeblood: Water Returning to one of California’s most urgent issues, Jones described how mismanagement…