Joel Allen of Joel Allen Ranch is managing more than just crops on his 3,000-acre operation. From corn silage to pistachios and cantaloupes, Allen’s farming efforts also involve navigating the…
Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame
…grounded. Joel Allen on Westside Farming, Family Legacy, and Football Fame Farming Life on the Westside Joel Allen’s operation in Firebaugh, California includes a diverse rotation: pistachios, wheat, corn silage,…
Call to Prioritize California Farming Amid Environmental Controversy
A Generational Crisis in the Delta Rich Kreps of Ultra Gro — a pistachio grower and board chairman of American Pistachio Growers — voiced growing frustration over how environmental narratives…
Rich Kreps Calls Out California’s Water Crisis Narrative
In a recent conversation with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni, agricultural consultant and American Pistachio Growers board chairman Rich Kreps voiced strong concerns over water allocations for California’s Westside farmers. Rich…
Rich Kreps Sounds Alarm on California’s Water Storage Failures
Rich Kreps, pistachio grower and chairman of the American Pistachio Growers Board, is calling attention to California’s mismanagement of water resources, especially on the west side of Fresno. Speaking with…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 06-10-25
…support your farm and why it matters. The Water Woes Continue: Pistachio Outlook with Rich Krebs In a powerful interview, Rich Kreps — pistachio farmer and sustainability expert — explains…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
Pistachios Gaining Traction Worldwide As the 2025 pistachio season approaches, the global outlook for this California-grown nut is exceptionally bright. Rich Kreps, a pistachio farmer, board chairman of the American…
California Ag at a Crossroads: Rich Kreps Talks Water, Pistachios, and Policy Reform
“If you can’t feed the world, we’ve got issues.” That’s how Rich Kreps, pistachio farmer, crop advisor, and Chairman of the American Pistachio Growers, opened a wide-ranging, no-punches-pulled conversation with…
California Freight Crisis Hits Farmers and Truckers Hard: A Conversation with Nick Foglio
…all connected.” Permanent Crops Show Some Promise Despite the grim logistics picture, Folio highlighted a silver lining: the rebound in almond and pistachio markets. After losing market share due to…
How Westside Water Allocations Are Leaving Farmers Dry
…makes strategic crop planning almost impossible. Many growers are left choosing between permanent plantings like almond and pistachio trees—which require year-round water—and riskier row crops like tomatoes, all while paying…
Current State of Farming, Particular Focusing on Almond – Pistachio Markets
Pistachios In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the outlook for various crops can vary significantly based on several factors. Recently, insights from Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities have shed light…
From Exports to Excess: How Tariffs Are Crushing the Hay Market
…the almond price is a reflection of that. The pistachio price is still strong. Permanent crops as a whole have rebounded a little bit and are looking like a positive outlook with…
Picking Up on Pistachio Growing Trends
By Missvain, via Wikimedia Commons How did USDA’s recent Fruit and Tree Nut Outlook indicate trends associated with pistachio production for thi s growing season? Rod Bain tells us. Picking…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
Pistachios Pistachio processors are nearly 90% sold out, with remaining supplies expected to be sold for Asian festivals as the harvest begins in summer. Jim Zion of Meridian Growers noted…