…pay fair prices, and growers must deliver consistent supply. How Growers Can Reach Valley Pride Ag Toor encourages growers, customers, and industry members to reach out: Sunny Toor: 559-709-2402 James…
Building the Future of Ag Tech: Danny Bernstein and The Reservoir at FIRA 2025
…of innovators, growers, and technologists, all focused on the future of farming. Bernstein described the annual gathering as a “community event” for the ag tech ecosystem — a place where…
Building the Future of Ag Education at Merced College
…Valley farmers, growers, and processors. “We developed this program to upskill our farm labor population,” Jacobsen said. Launched in 2024, the CBE program trains students in key areas such as…
Ecorobotix, AgTech Grants, and Hannah Johnson’s Push for California’s Future
…opened the show with a call to “take care of today’s farming before tomorrow’s farming,” stressing that growers must survive regulatory and water challenges before they can embrace full automation….
California Farmers Confront Global Competition and Retail Pressure on AgNet News Hour
…to undercut U.S. growers, and urged stronger lobbying and retail accountability to keep domestic fruit viable. Papagni and McGill followed up with a passionate discussion on the role of retailers in the…
Building the Future of Farming: Insights from UC ANR’s Gabe Youtsey at FIRA USA 2025
…state funding cuts, UC ANR is revitalizing its footprint through innovation to meet growers’ needs. “Our goal,” Youtsey explains, “is to keep farming vibrant here in California and continue responding…
From Citrus Greening to Ag Robotics: California Faces the Future of Farming
…collecting real-time data. “We’re helping growers take their current equipment and make it autonomous,” Gupta said. “It’s about cutting costs, increasing precision, and building a smarter farm.” The program continued…
Beef Plan, Spray Tech, and AI: California Ag Eyes Relief and Reinvention
…Systems CEO Willie Hartman. His pitch to cash-strapped growers was simple: do more with less. Hartman said their electrostatic sprayers can cut water use by roughly 80%, cover two to…
GUSS: Transforming Orchard Spraying Through Autonomy and Innovation
…big guys would be interested,” Thompson said. “But smaller growers came to us too—and they proved it’s efficient even if you’re running just one.” Autonomy for All: From Large Growers…
California Ag Tech on Display: TK, Bayer Crop Science, and John Deere’s GUSS Steal the Show
…eliminate overspray, reduce labor strain, and improve precision. “Growers can now run fleets of sprayers from a tablet,” Thompson said. “It’s about empowering workers — turning tractor drivers into fleet…
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
…generate high-growth career paths for students, researchers, and growers alike.” The organization is not only focused on strengthening the regional economy but also on ensuring that students and future professionals…
Van Groningen & Sons: A Century of California Farming
…The area’s moderate climate allows them to extend watermelon production through October. “We usually start in mid-June, while growers farther south begin in late May,” Bryan explained. “The advantage we…
Verdant Robotics: Revolutionizing Farming with Precision AI and Automation
…unprecedented precision—essentially “aiming before applying” molecules, minimizing waste, and maximizing efficiency. “Our technology allows growers to save significantly on both labor and chemical inputs,” Sibley explains. “Growers are seeing return…