…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…
Todd Snider Takes the Helm at Kern County Farm Bureau, Calls for Smarter Water Policy and Farm Advocacy
…its voice — and that’s devastating for agriculture.” He also spoke passionately about California’s water crisis, calling it “a man-made problem.” “Growers pay for 100% of their water and only…
Nat DiBuduo: Politics, Water & California Farming
…celebration of Columbus Day, AgMeter host Nick Papagni sat down with a true legend of California agriculture—Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers President, Fresno State Bulldog, and long-time leader in…
Nat DiBuduo, the “Godfather of Grapes,” on the Future of California Wine and Farming
The October 15 edition of the AgNet News Hour featured one of California agriculture’s most respected voices: Nat DiBuduo, former Allied Grape Growers president and lifelong champion of California’s wine…
Ag Innovation and PCA Leadership: Priscilla Koepke and Mando Perez on AgNet News Hour
…hard work. “You don’t win awards like this alone,” Perez said. “It’s about the team, the growers, and the people who push you to do better every day.” Perez also…
Celebrating the Valley’s Bounty: The Whole Vine Festival Returns to Fresno State
…the Central Valley’s agricultural legacy. Goudreau noted that her collaboration with Nat DiBuduo, former president of Allied Grape Growers and a respected industry leader, was instrumental in launching the event….
David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50
…growers who once gave him a chance when he had nowhere else to go. Speaking with Nick Papagni on AgNet West, Tangipa reflected on how leadership failures, misguided policy, and…
Mando Perez: Innovation & Leadership in California Ag
…input costs, addressing growers’ most pressing needs. “We listened to the growers. We came back, we offered them great opportunities and great deals, and it really allowed them to move…
Mando Perez of Semios Named CAPCA Member of the Year
…monitoring, and climate data. He explained how the company provides growers with water pressure summaries, network uptime reporting, pest phenology tracking, and spray timing recommendations. These tools allow farmers to…
California’s Water Puzzle: Insights from Avid Water’s Cory Broad
…Broad and his colleagues design and implement systems tailored to each grower’s unique conditions. “We get to share ideas from one region to another,” Broad explained. “Something that works in…
Corey Broad of Avid Water on California’s Fixable Water Crisis
…drip irrigation systems over the past two decades, the current challenge is improving efficiency. Growers are now asking how to optimize not just water use, but also energy, fertilizer, and…
California Raisin Leaders on Trade, Water & Future
…growers. Still, Cardoza noted that some growers, including his own family, are investing in the transition. Another important shift is the move toward closer relationships between growers and end users….
Raisin Industry Legends Warn of Challenges and Chart a Path Forward
…year, despite growers’ costs rising by 10–15%. With rains causing additional crop damage, many growers face negative returns. He warned that without price increases and vineyard modernization, many will exit…