Join American Pistachio Growers on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Riverdale for the APG Fall Grower Education Day, a complimentary educational event focused on practical strategies to help growers improve orchard productivity, resource efficiency, and profitability.

The morning will bring together growers, researchers, industry experts, and agricultural partners for timely discussions on soil health, water management, crop resilience, precision agriculture, and sustainable pest management. Attendees will hear the latest research updates and learn about tools, technologies, and practices that can support more efficient and productive orchard management.
The program will feature presentations from leading researchers and industry experts, along with grower panels focused on optimizing orchard productivity and exploring the future of sustainable, profitable pest management.

The day will conclude with a complimentary grower lunch and, weather and equipment permitting, optional hands-on orchard demonstrations featuring Smart-Apply, WeedSeeker 2, equipment walkarounds, and Q&A.

Please join us for a day of education, practical insights, and conversations focused on helping pistachio growers make informed decisions for the seasons ahead.

Location
5075 West Schilling Ave, Riverdale, CA 93656
Date & Time
November 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Agenda
*Tentative agenda — presentation topics, speakers, and demonstration timing subject to confirmation.
8:00 - 8:30  AM
Registration, Coffee & Networking
8:30 - 8:35  AM
Welcome & Introduction
Joe Coelho, APG
SESSION 1: SOIL HEALTH, WATER, CROP RESILIENCE & OPTIMIZATION
8:35 - 8:50  AM
Healthy Soils Program: Updates, Implementation & Conservation Measures
Carlee Clark, APG
8:50 - 9:05  AM
APG Soil Health Deep Dive: Research Updates & Grower Opportunities
Mae Culumber, UCCE
9:05 - 9:20  AM
BioStimulants & Crop Resilience
Orlando Tapia, Corteva Biologicals
9:20 - 9:35  AM
Carbonic Acid: Water & Nutrient Optimization
ECO2Mix
9:35 - 9:50  AM
Precision Irrigation: Dendrometers & Plant-Based Monitoring  
Phytech
9:50 - 10:05  AM
Precision Agriculture: Soil Variability & Variable-Rate Amendment Applications
Helena Agri-Enterprises
10:05 - 10:30  AM
GROWER PANEL: Optimizing Orchard Productivity, Resource Efficiency & Profitability
TBD
10:30 - 10:45  AM
Networking & Refreshment Break
SESSION 2: SUSTAINABLE (PROFITABLE) PEST MANAGEMENT
10:45 - 11:10  AM
Smart-Apply Research: Improving Pesticide Efficiency & Efficacy
Joel Siegel & Idong Mokwunye
11:10 - 11:25  AM
Regional IPM: Coordinated NOW Management & Decision Support
Houston Wilson, UC Riverside
11:25 - 11:40  AM
Emerging Crop-Removal & Orchard Sanitation Technologies
Valent BioSciences
11:40 - 12:10  PM
GROWER PANEL: The Future of Sustainable (Profitable) Pest Management
TBD
CLOSING & LUNCH
12:10 - 12:15  PM
APG Closing: Research & Grower Participation Opportunities
Joe Coelho, APG
15:15 - 12:45  PM
Complimentary Grower Lunch
12:45 - 1:30  PM
OPTIONAL ORCHARD DEMOS (weather/equipment permitting): Smart-Apply, WeedSeeker 2, equipment walkaround & Q&A

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