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Trucking in Crisis: Mark Wood Sounds the Alarm on California Freight
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California Almonds & Walnuts: Sonny Toor on Markets, Tariffs, Grower Strategy
…crucial. Toor commended the U.S. government’s tariff negotiations—especially with Japan, China, Vietnam, and South Korea—but noted Europe could present challenges. “There’s talk of counter tariffs from the EU in December….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…open more doors for farmers across the country. But the real meat of today’s show comes from an extended interview with Sonny Toor of Valley Pride Ag Company. Toor shares…
2025 California Almond Crop Forecast Hits 3 Billion Pounds
…the 2024 crop. However, the average kernel weight dipped to 1.6 grams, reflecting a 6% decrease from the previous year. Still, the overall yield forecast for 2025 rose to 2,160…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
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Battling Mites in Tree Fruit: Summer Strategies with Todd Burkdoll
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AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-23-25
…billion pounds, 300 million more than previously expected. Nick Foglio of Foglio Commodities joined the show for an emergency interview, breaking down how this unexpected number triggered a 50-cent drop…
Coastal Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence
…Grandmother Talks Ag and Online Influence A Social Media Phenomenon Born in the Kitchen Lex recounted the moment her idea caught fire. “I said I was dressing like someone’s Coastal…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
Importance of Irrigation Systems Maintenance in Agriculture When it comes to irrigation efficiency and soil health, regular maintenance of irrigation systems is essential—especially flushing. According to Cory Broad, Agronomic Sales…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
…welding or diesel mechanics. Caroline S. Richardson Memorial Award Elizabeth Quintero-Rubio of Dinuba received $1,500. She plans to study agricultural communications at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and pursue a…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch โ Vital Insights from the Field
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