…believes the industry must focus on stronger advocacy, better marketing, and improved policy representation to ensure long-term sustainability. Nash also emphasized the need for more farmers involved in policy-making. Too…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…right — but the system is making it harder and harder to survive. Roberts explained how global imports, shrinking marketing windows, and fewer major buyers are compressing profitability. In the…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
…periods when bee activity is limited. ReTain can provide an extra one or two days for pollination to occur. Timing is critical when using PGRs in cherries. Francescatto emphasized that…
Kern Oil: Rickey Bird on California’s Energy, Community, and the Human Cost
…find employment in Kern County’s shrinking oil industry. Bird shares, “His story is, sadly, all too common here. Many men in our community lose their sense of purpose, their ability…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…a phone charging port, creating a more user-friendly experience for long workdays. While compact in size, the tractor is designed to handle a variety of tasks. Davey noted it’s ideal…
California Freight in Crisis: Wildwood Express on the Pressures Facing Trucking and Agriculture
…absorb increasingly high costs. “It’s getting to the point where families can’t live in the state,” Woods says. Even logistics giants like UPS are offering huge incentives for employees to…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…itself. What sets this Expo apart is its location. Fort Myers sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with the event hosted in a waterfront setting that offers a change of pace…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…info@carbonrobotics.com | sales@carbonrobotics.com | paulm@carbonrobotics.com Social Media: Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok Listen to the full interview and watch the feature video to see AI-powered precision farming in action — a…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…Shebelut’s journey is about adaptability. His insights demonstrate how careful ROI analysis, innovation, and efficiency can transform California agriculture. Whether it’s powering pumps, managing bloom stress in tree fruit, or…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…inputs in California agriculture often gets overlooked: bees. In a recent Ag Meter interview, Daniel Teran, Field Marketing Manager for Bee Hero, made it clear — without bees, there is…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…Ring emphasizes that California has the resources to dramatically improve its water supply — if projects are implemented strategically and collaboratively. Key initiatives include: Raising Shasta Dam and completing Sites…
Jamie Johansson: A Farmer Running to Fix California
…which could become the first major reservoir built in generations if construction begins in 2026. He also emphasized the importance of protecting dams in regions like the Eel River and…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
…early planning is key. Starting the season with Bt products helps manage resistance, protect beneficials, and maintain clean crops as the season progresses. For more information, visit Valent.com/DiPel or Valent.com/XenTari….
Don’t Cut Fertility After a Tough Year
…even if it’s a bad year… don’t cut your fertility program,” he emphasized. It may seem logical to reduce fertilizer inputs during a lighter production year to save money. However,…