Not every new technology delivers where it matters most: in the field and on a grower’s bottom line. In this MyAgLife Podcast, Kristin Platts talks with Rick Foell, general manager of Delta Growers, from the 2026 Crop Consultant Conference about how he evaluates new products and technologies, where drones and AI are showing promise and why return on investment remains critical for growers.
Foell also discusses shifting crop economics, the future of automation and precision agriculture, challenges surrounding biological products and an unconventional tool Delta Growers is helping bring to California agriculture: rodent birth control. The conversation offers a practical look at how growers and retailers are navigating new technology while margins remain tight.
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What is The MyAgLife Podcast?
The MyAgLife Podcast is brought to you by JCS Marketing, Inc., the publisher of the industry-leading ag publications West Coast Nut, Progressive Crop Consultant and Grape & Wine Magazine. Our podcast will bring you exclusive interviews with industry professionals and more on a variety of production ag topics!