…to maximize existing resources: Retrofitting natural gas plants for baseload power to reduce reliance on intermittent renewables. Decentralized energy generation through data center reactors, EV storage, and small modular nuclear…
Carbon Robotics Brings Laser Weeding and Autonomous Tractors to Center Stage
…the conversation also highlighted regulatory challenges in California. While self-driving vehicles operate on public streets in San Francisco, autonomous tractors face gray areas under state labor and safety regulations. Mikesell…
Using Bt Products During Bloom to Manage Caterpillar Pests
As California growers move into bloom season, pest management decisions must balance effective control with pollinator safety. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Daniel Zommick of Valent BioSciences discussed how Bt…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…comparisons during peak summer heat, Sheblut reported significantly lower operating costs with propane—saving thousands of dollars over just a ten-day period compared to diesel and electricity. With available rebates and…
Jamie Johansson Says 2026 Is a Turning Point for Northern California and Agriculture
…plan for the next season. Electricity rates hovering around 40 cents per kilowatt-hour, compared to a national average closer to 17 cents, hit both farms and families hard. “There has…
Using Tissue and Soil Data to Build Next Season’s Fertility Plan
Fertility Plan: As the season winds down, California growers have an opportunity to turn this year’s data into next year’s game plan. In today’s Agronomic Minute, Dylan Rogers, Sales Account…
Using PGRs to Extend Bloom and Improve Nut Set in California Orchards
…Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs), discussed how PGRs can help growers manage bloom conditions and improve nut and fruit set. Francescatto explained that Valent offers several PGR tools designed to help…
Record Pistachio Crop, Global Demand, and California’s Water Reality
…strong winters, westside growers started the season with allocations as low as 10 percent. Kreps explained that late or uncertain allocations destroy farmers’ ability to plan crops, even when water…
John Duarte Lays Out a Blueprint for Water Abundance as World Ag Expo Hits Full Swing
…said, there is no backup plan for water delivery, agriculture, or public health in those regions. Immigration and labor rounded out the conversation. Duarte argued that agriculture needs a permanent,…
Richard Kreps Says Pistachios, Water, and Common Sense Must Lead California Forward
…frustration growers feel when allocations are announced too late to plan crops. Even when water is eventually released, he said, timing often makes it unusable for planting decisions. That uncertainty…
Jeff Aiello Says California’s Wolf and Water Crises Are Symptoms of Broken Environmental Policy
…Outside Beyond the Lens, shared what he has learned firsthand while documenting California agriculture, wolves, forests, and water policy. Aiello explained that his recent wolf documentaries were not planned around…
World Ag Expo 2026 Returns to Tulare With Global Innovation, Education, and Community Impact
…of topics, including: Dairy and livestock Farm safety Succession planning Emerging agricultural issues The sessions are designed to provide practical, timely information for farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals. Women’s Conference…
World Ag Expo Countdown Begins as Megan Lausten Previews the Biggest Farm Show on Earth
…management to safety, succession planning, and emerging ag technology. She also spotlighted the Women’s Conference Pavilion, which returns this year with networking events, cooking demonstrations using California Grown products, and…
California Cattle Challenges & Opportunities: Insights from Rick Roberti
…efficiency would drop, and food would be twice as expensive. Safety would not improve,” Roberti explains, highlighting how modern cattle management ensures both productivity and consumer confidence. Predation, Water, and…