…to impact agriculture today. Almond Growers Monitor Red Leaf Blotch The episode wraps up with Todd Burkdoll of Valent USA, who joins the “Growing Edge” segment to discuss the spread…
Axios® 20 SC Fungicide Offers Flexible Disease Control for Almond Growers
As California almond growers navigate tight spray windows during the growing season, having flexible and easy-to-use fungicide options can help keep disease management programs on track. Cassie Rieser, Technical Sales…
Cannon Michael Highlights Farming Challenges; USDA’s Luke Lindberg Talks Trade Gains
…American producers. Michael, a sixth-generation California farmer, spoke candidly about the difficult conditions growers are facing as the 2026 season begins. Bowles Farming Company farms more than 11,000 acres between…
Six Generations of Farming: Cannon Michael on Water, Innovation, and the Future of California Agriculture
…initial allocation for West Side growers came in at just 15 percent, a figure Michael called disappointing given the current hydrology. The problem, he says, lies partly in outdated forecasting…
Cannon Michael Warns West Side Farmers Face Major Challenges with 15% Water Allocation
…remains the biggest challenge. Michael explained that federal water allocations for the Central Valley Project were recently announced at just 15 percent for west side growers, a number he described…
Steve Hilton: “Help Is on the Way” for California Agriculture
…increase storage capacity. He also argues that regulatory changes could immediately improve water deliveries to farmers without waiting for new construction. For growers in the Central Valley, Salinas Valley, Imperial…
Dave Roberts Says California Farmers Are Being Squeezed From Every Direction
…to stay competitive. As packers consolidate, growers have fewer marketing options, often putting additional downward pressure on returns. Regulation remains another major challenge. Roberts estimates compliance costs are consuming roughly…
R7 Enterprises: Dave Roberts on Water, Lemons & California’s Farming Future
…over-import, domestic growers pay the price. The result? Barely profitable lemon production — or in some cases, no profit at all. Roberts argues that California growers face higher regulatory costs…
ReTain® PGR for California Helps Cherry Growers Extend Bloom and Improve Fruit Set
As California cherry growers approach bloom, weather conditions and flower timing will play a major role in determining fruit set and overall yield. In today’s Growing Edge segment, Poli Francescatto,…
John Deere Showcases New 25-HP Compact Tractor at World Ag Expo
…operations stay productive. Davey encouraged growers to visit their local John Deere dealer to learn more about the new 1-Series tractors and determine the best fit for their operation. Dealers…
Learning, Networking, and a Change of Scenery: Why California Growers May Want to Head to Fort Myers in 2026
…vary across the country, many of the challenges — and solutions — are shared, making the information relevant well beyond the Southeast. For California growers, the Expo offers an opportunity…
From Backyard Prototype to Global Ag Tech: Carbon Robotics’ LaserWeeder Revolution
…in neural networks, the AI behind self-driving cars and advanced vision systems, led him to ask: What if AI could solve real problems for farmers? After extensive conversations with growers,…
From Fresno Legend to Propane Pioneer: Lance Shebelut on Farming Smarter
…$1.75, the savings were clear — and the reliability even more so. Operational Advantages for California Growers Shebelut highlighted several benefits: No fuel theft worries: Propane storage is less vulnerable…
Bees Are Gold: Why Almond Growers Can’t Afford to Miss Pollination in 2026
…expense for almond growers, alongside irrigation and crop protection. As almond prices remain under pressure, growers cannot afford uncertainty around such a critical input. A Nationwide Network Supporting the Central…