…and crop protection. Sustainable pest management: Phase-out of priority pesticides by 2050 raises concerns about balanced advisory representation. Automation hurdles: Driverless tractors face restrictions under OSHA rules, despite driverless cars…
California Agriculture News: Labor, Automation, and Policy Updates – AgNet News Hour
…camps for legislators to ensure policymakers understand the complexities of California farming. Resource Management and Sustainability The discussion expanded to water management, wildfire prevention, and sustainable land use. Bryan noted…
California Agave Farming: Stuart Woolf’s Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
…reflect the realities of agriculture. Innovating with Agave: A Sustainable Crop for California Woolf has turned to agave cultivation as a low-water solution for farmland with limited irrigation. Agave requires…
Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland
…says. “No outside inputs. We just buy the seed.” Improving organic matter is central to their farming model—closing loops and restoring soil function organically. Leading the Way in Sustainable Packaging…
Organic Farming, Regulation & Innovation in California
…in: Building soil health and organic matter Reducing reliance on plastics Testing new sustainable packaging materials Improving water use efficiency Expanding year-round herb production These practices align with increasing consumer…
Organic Growers Summit 2025 in Monterey: Technology, Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations
…Education, and Sustainable Farming Innovations A Deep Dive Into the Organic Growers Summit The Organic Growers Summit, taking place December 3rd and 4th at the Hyatt in Monterey, California, promises…
Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An Interview with Jason Giannelli
…and Kings Counties. Managing approximately 30,000 acres, his work ensures that local dairies are well-supported while maintaining a commitment to sustainable farming practices. Fourth-Generation Farming in the South Valley: An…
Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision
…more sustainable, and more profitable — with accessible technology and real-time data. Real-Time Weather & Irrigation Tools Nick pointed out that Semios’ weather systems have become essential for modern farmers….
Stephen Pistoresi Shares How Semios Is Transforming Pest Control, Irrigation, and the Future of Farming
…drive straight into ag innovation. He told listeners that Semios’ mission is simple: make farming more predictable, more profitable, and more sustainable using real-time data and smart automation. Semios, which…
Solinftec’s Taylor Wetli Talks Solar Robotics and the Future of Smart Farming
…said. “We’re here to make farming easier and more sustainable.” Papagni ended the show with his trademark enthusiasm. “This is the future of farming,” he said. “Automation doesn’t replace the…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…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…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on Sacramento Over Groundwater Rights
…enforcement” of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) — a battle that could reshape how water is managed across the state. Ference explained that the Kings County Farm Bureau filed…
California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen
…reflect in the supermarket.” Combined with what he describes as the toughest four to five years in decades, California growers are searching for a sustainable path forward. Reasonable regulation, recognition…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…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…