California

California Agriculture & High-Speed Rail: Elaine Culotti on AgNet News Hour

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…economic growth, and creating opportunities for young innovators and farmers. Supporting Local Economies A major focus of Culotti’s discussion is economic development and local revenue. She advocates returning sales tax…

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Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA on Coverage, Technology, and the Future of California Agriculture

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…fail or power is disrupted. “Knowing how to use all the tools in the toolbox still matters,” he said. That philosophy extends to Valent USA’s approach as well—where sales, technical…

semios

SEMIOS Pheromone Technology Helps California Growers Manage Pests

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…the year for SEMIOS. From a sales and operational standpoint, the company is operating at full speed, much like the rest of the agricultural industry. Industry conferences play a major…

California

Navigating Agriculture’s Crossroads: Insights from Nick Foglio

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…processing Managing direct-to-retail sales Without this structure, staying competitive becomes difficult. Foglio highlights Sun-Maid and National Raisin as examples of operations thriving through innovation and strong marketing. Almonds and pistachios…

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John Deere on Organic Farming, Automation & the Future of Agriculture

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…efficiently,” Christensen said. Looking ahead, John Deere is piloting autonomous orchard tractors and battery-electric utility tractors, designed to simplify operation and enhance control, even for operators without prior experience. Evolving…

California

The Future of Wine: Tim Hanni Explains Consumer Shifts and Solutions

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…Hanni for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the state of the wine industry. From outdated marketing strategies to consumer shaming and changing demographics, Hanni breaks down why wine sales

California

Inside Today’s Wine Market: A Deep-Dive Conversation with Veteran Winemaker Nick Karavidas

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…costs are rising Exporting wine is harder and less profitable International sales face steep: Duties VATs Fees Regulatory costs Shipping Hidden logistical expenses Some countries—India among the most extreme—can add…

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Inside California’s Organic Farming Boom: Technology, Labor, and the Fight for Farmland

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…law prohibiting autonomous tractors operating in fields without a person nearby, even while the state greenlights driverless taxis in cities. “That law needs to be changed,” Jacobs says. “That should…

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Semios Advances Smart Farming with Automation & Precision

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…on all products, solutions, and contact options 👉 sales@semios.com – Direct email to the Semios team The Semios and AgWorld teams will also be at the upcoming Almond Conference, ready…

Inside the World of Agricultural Shipping: A Conversation with Jeff Cox of Best Drayage

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…How to Reach Best Drayage For listeners or readers wanting to learn more or inquire about drayage services, Jeff Cox provided direct contact information: Email: sales@bestdrayage.com Phone: 559-536-9024 Website: www.bestdrayage.com…

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California Agriculture at a Crossroads: Insights from Fresno County Farm Bureau President Ryan Jacobsen

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…then shifted to another pressing topic: automation and agricultural technology. With BRF 2025 showcasing new robotics, drones, automated tractors, and other innovations, the question was clear: how can farmers focus…