…General Manager of On-Farm Solutions for Semios. What followed was a deep dive into pest control, water management, automation, and how Semios’ suite of products is helping growers tackle today’s…
Early American Farmers and the Lost Art of Soil Stewardship
…the same respect and sustainability that define modern agriculture. Today’s producers take pride in soil conservation practices, using science-based management to maintain soil fertility for generations to come. But historical…
Inside FIRA USA 2025: California’s AgTech Future
…resources on solving those problems. The current priority issues include: Biomass Soil and water management Pest management Labor Workforce development Johnson emphasized that this structure ensures California’s ag tech strategy…
Kings County Farm Bureau Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights
…Takes on State Water Board Over Groundwater Rights Why Kings County Farm Bureau Sued the State Water Board According to Ference, the Farm Bureau is “not fighting the law—SGMA itself—but…
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
…a truly abundant water year, something in the range of 120% to 150% of average. If those conditions materialize, he said, the region is ready to capture as much water…
Ryan Jacobsen on Farming Through Storms, Labor, and the Future of California Agriculture
…issues—water, labor, and regulation—but the complexity of each has skyrocketed,” he said. “It’s more difficult to farm today than it’s ever been, but we keep finding ways to adapt.” Representing…
Edward Ring Wraps Up: California’s Path to Prosperity Lies in Facts, Not Fear
The November 10 edition of the AgNet News Hour wrapped up a powerful two-part series with Edward Ring, Director of Energy and Water Policy at the California Policy Center, whose…
Edward Ring’s Bold Blueprint: Fixing California’s Water and Energy Crisis
…California without farming.” Ring emphasized that California’s water shortages are man-made, not natural. “Five million acres of farmland in the San Joaquin Valley need about 15 million acre-feet of water…
Edward Ring on California’s Water Crisis: Fixing a Broken System
…undermine if you have more water.” He explained that a healthy water system can benefit both people and nature. “If we had so much water, we didn’t know what to…
Nanette Simonian: Championing California Agriculture & Women in Ag
…in supporting farming.” Water Stewardship and Advocacy Water remains one of California agriculture’s most pressing challenges. Nanette described how CWA actively monitors and advocates for water-related legislation, acknowledging the tough…
Don Wagner on Restoring Integrity, Water, and Common Sense to California
…pointed directly to water mismanagement as the root of much of the state’s agricultural distress. Wagner recounted his time in the state assembly, where he worked on a major water…
Don Wagner Calls for Common Sense in Sacramento: Ag, Water, and the Future of California
…policy, not bad luck, that’s hurting California.” He emphasized that water is at the center of nearly every issue facing the state. “We have simply failed to manage our water…
How Early Farmers Learned to Protect Their Soil
…on Unsplash The Dawn of Soil Conservation in Early American Farming In the early years of American settlement, the nation’s farmers often took the vastness of the land for granted….