…But rather than a unilateral decision to import more beef, he recommends a fair and reciprocal trade agreement with Argentina. The trade imbalance is striking: Argentina imported over $800 million…
Kevin Kester on Cattle, Trade, and Prop 50: Halloween Highlights from the AgNet News Hour
…former National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) president, to discuss Argentina trade tensions, beef pricing, and the high stakes of Proposition 50. Kester joined from his family ranch in Parkfield, California,…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…explained. “We have comprehensive offerings — from animal science, ag business, crop and plant science, and environmental horticulture, to mechanized agriculture.” Recently, Merced College also launched a new agricultural education…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…cut input costs, labor needs, and environmental impact all at once. Ecorobotix recently raised $150 million in funding to expand its U.S. operations and announced plans to begin assembling products in America…
Post–Civil War Wheat Crash: How Farmers Turned to Corn and Livestock
…Wheat Collapse When the Civil War ended, the demand for wheat fell sharply. The government was no longer purchasing vast quantities to feed troops, and normal trade routes reopened, bringing…
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
The October 28 edition of the AgNet News Hour tackled the global marketplace head-on, as hosts Nick Papagni and Josh McGill examined how trade policy, retail pricing, and foreign imports continue to shape the…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…countries means losing expertise, capacity, and security. When farms disappear, the U.S. becomes dependent on food grown under other nations’ regulations, labor conditions, and environmental standards. Additionally, Youtsey stresses that…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…said. “If we lose the ability to produce our own food, we lose part of our national identity.” He also emphasized that farmers remain the best environmental stewards. “They’re not…
How the Cargill Brothers Built an Agricultural Empire in Iowa
…Over the following decades, their business diversified, adapting to new technologies, markets, and trade networks. Today, Cargill stands as one of the world’s largest privately held companies, involved in food…
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…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…updates from the crop protection side of the business. “California is so unique — every region grows something different,” Avila said. “What we do in the Central Valley is totally…
CAPCA 2025: PCAs, Innovation, and Leadership Take Center Stage
…and sustainable crop protection. “If it grows in California, Brandt covers it,” Gomez said. She emphasized how a wet winter can help growers manage salinity and improve soil health and…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…the interview turned toward California’s environmental policies, Bryan reflected on a common misconception. “People say farmers aren’t good environmentalists,” he said. “But I think we’re the best environmentalists out there….
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…to perform multiple operations simultaneously—weed control, thinning, fertilization, and protection—all in a single pass,” Sibley notes. This integrated approach further reduces the number of passes required, increasing ROI for growers….
