…offers early bird registration incentives and a group hotel block rate, helping attendees plan ahead. For California agriculture professionals looking to invest in their operation while also recharging, the 2026…
Freight Crisis Deepens as California Trucking Companies Warn of Industry Collapse
…don’t need government assistance — they need government to step aside and allow them to operate efficiently. Insurance premiums remain another heavy burden. Companies invest in AI-driven safety systems, in-cab…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…it just makes you feel better,” he said. In July’s high heat, propane pumps ran without disruption while electric systems were vulnerable to rolling brownouts — a critical factor when…
Freight Industry Warning: California Trucking Companies Say Costs and Regulations Are Reaching a Breaking Point
…major pressure point. Freight companies are investing in advanced safety technology — including AI-powered monitoring systems and in-cab cameras — to reduce accidents and protect drivers. Yet despite those investments,…
California Water, Energy, and Resource Policy: A Conversation with Edward Ring
…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…
Almond Outlook, Propane Savings, and Ag Pride
…comparisons during peak summer heat, Shebelut 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…
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…
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…